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VILLAFUERTES BACK ANTI-NEPOTISM IN GOV’T CONTRACTS

In support of the growing public clamor for greater transparency in the government procurement system, Deputy Minority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are seeking swift congressional approval of a measure prohibiting close relatives of public officials from acquiring government contracts. With the people’s best interest and the protection of the general welfare in mind, […]

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NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN GOV’T CONTRACTS PUSHED

Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed confidence that Senate Bill No. 783, which disqualifies public officials and their relatives up to fourth civil degree from entering into government contracts, will further sharpen the country’s procurement safeguards as part of the continuing efforts to fight graft and corruption. In filing the bill, Escudero said the measure directly […]

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CHIZ: BAN GOV’T EXECS, KIN FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Senate President Chiz Escudero said that all government officials and their relatives must be banned from participating in public procurement and must cease acting as contractors or suppliers to the state to fight corruption, particularly in projects involving infrastructure and flood control. Escudero’s push for a new law for the prohibition is also in support […]