Graft-busters focus on 3 agencies
The Bureau of Customs, which has been placed under scrutiny for the alleged collusion of some of its officials with smugglers in Metro Manila, Subic and Cebu, is directly under the finance department.
President Arroyo has ordered a review of the anti-graft programs of three line agencies as part of continuing efforts to rid the bureaucracy of crooks.
Mrs. Arroyo issued the directive at the joint meeting of the National Security Council and National Anti-Poverty Commission. She urged the members of civil society to help weed out the grafters in government.
“We have to review the programs of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, the Department of Finance and the Department of Budget and Management so we can have a cleaner implementation of all government projects and to ensure that ordinary citizens will finally be able to feel the benefits of our improving economy.”
The President gave the order amid reports that a ranking Customs official has allegedly enriched himself, getting protection money from smugglers.
The Bureau of Customs, which has been placed under scrutiny for the alleged collusion of some of its officials with smugglers in Metro Manila, Subic and Cebu, is directly under the finance department.
Malacañang’s chief legal adviser, Sergio Apostol, earlier said the President has already approved the filing of criminal and administrative charges against the Customs official who was reportedly responsible for the continued operation of at least 37 major players in the importation of luxury cars.
The President also ordered the ouster of budget director for systems and procedures Virginia Garriel for violating the anti-graft law in giving undue favor to three provincial agencies in the release of their funds.
“We have to keep up with our intensified investigation, prosecution and dismissal of corrupt and erring officials. We also call on civil society organizations to help the government in our anti-graft war,” Mrs. Arroyo said. Joyce Pangco Pañares - Manila Standard Today
Graft-busters focus on 3 agencies
President Arroyo has ordered a review of the anti-graft programs of three line agencies as part of continuing efforts to rid the bureaucracy of crooks.
Mrs. Arroyo issued the directive at the joint meeting of the National Security Council and National Anti-Poverty Commission. She urged the members of civil society to help weed out the grafters in government.
“We have to review the programs of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, the Department of Finance and the Department of Budget and Management so we can have a cleaner implementation of all government projects and to ensure that ordinary citizens will finally be able to feel the benefits of our improving economy.”
The President gave the order amid reports that a ranking Customs official has allegedly enriched himself, getting protection money from smugglers.
The Bureau of Customs, which has been placed under scrutiny for the alleged collusion of some of its officials with smugglers in Metro Manila, Subic and Cebu, is directly under the finance department.
Malacañang’s chief legal adviser, Sergio Apostol, earlier said the President has already approved the filing of criminal and administrative charges against the Customs official who was reportedly responsible for the continued operation of at least 37 major players in the importation of luxury cars.
The President also ordered the ouster of budget director for systems and procedures Virginia Garriel for violating the anti-graft law in giving undue favor to three provincial agencies in the release of their funds.
“We have to keep up with our intensified investigation, prosecution and dismissal of corrupt and erring officials. We also call on civil society organizations to help the government in our anti-graft war,” Mrs. Arroyo said. Joyce Pangco Pañares - Manila Standard Today
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