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Since our launch on March 23 you have been in constant contact with us, sending us photos, tip-offs, allegations and requests for us to follow up stories and issues.
You have sent us a variety of photos – some showing private use of government vehicles (those with red license plates) and others showing bridges advertising the names of public officials. Parties supporting one election candidate in Mindanao have publicly threatened to report to us other candidates they claim are abusing public projects. We have received requests from a government employee to investigate every public project awarded in excess of PhP 1 million (a huge endeavor) and other requests to investigate the wealth of officials who live in a specific tower block in Makati. We have been asked to investigate the wealth of a mayor in Ilocos Norte and public projects in Davao del Sur. We have received reports and requests to look into alleged over taxation in Muntinlupa as well as detailed allegations against a senior police officer with regard to overseas contracts surrounding electronic surveillance systems.
It is important to make clear that these are allegations only and we cannot go into more detail here. Allegations are not facts and are not necessarily true. People can make allegations for the best and worst of reasons and we must remember that people are innocent unless proven otherwise. But with your help we are keeping a watch and we will investigate everything we can. The more information you can provide, the easier our work will be. We will always keep the identities of our sources confidential.
As a result of international media coverage we have received two separate requests from Cambodia to set up a similar project there (naturally we have more than enough to be focusing upon right here and right now). We have even received our first anti corruption poem sent in by one of many well-wishers. We presently have 400 members on our two new Facebook pages and more and more people joining our two online petitions. Thank you for your interest and please keep sending in your ideas, comments and TIP-OFFS. Now with the website launched, the work really starts and you can all really help us live up to expectations. Alongside our regional trainings, we will be looking to set up local groups in time to look into local procurement issues. Let us know if you are interested in helping to set one up and want advice on how to go about it.
We especially want to hear from people in government and in the civil service. Remember, this is not an anti-government project – this is all about encouraging and celebrating good government: We are just against secrecy and corruption. Where government works and is transparent and accountable please help us to highlight it.
PPTRP holds 10th budget reporting training in Bohol June 30
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) held its 10th training on advanced transparency and anti-corruption reporting called “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on June 30 at the JJ’s Seafood Village in Tagbilaran City in Bohol. READ MORE
PPTRP holds 9th budget transparency reporting training in Kidapawan City June 6
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) held its 9th training on advanced and anti-corruption reporting dubbed as “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on June 6 at Boylyn Pension Plaza in Kidapawan City. The training was made possible with the financial assistance of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the technical assistance of the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI). READ MORE
PPTRP holds 8th budget reporting training in Pampanga June 3
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) held its 8th training on advanced and anti-corruption reporting dubbed as “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on June 3 at the Social Action Center of Pampanga in San Fernando City, Pampanga. READ MORE
PPTRP-supported Local Transparency Groups Share Experiences in Reporting, Fighting Corruption
Three local transparency reporting groups which the Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) supported and helped establish gathered on June 3 in Bohol to share experiences in building transparency and accountability in their respective communities. READ MORE
PPTRP holds 7th budget reporting training in Davao City May 27
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) held its seventh training on advanced transparency and anti-corruption reporting called “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on May 27 at the Ateneo De Davao in Davao City. READ MORE
PPTRP holds 6th budget transparency reporting in Dipolog City May 23
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) held its 6th training on advanced transparency and anti-corruption reporting called “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on May 23 at the Top Plaza Hotel in Dipolog City. READ MORE
PPTRP meets with editors and columnists May 18 to discuss media coverage of public corruption
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project met with editors and columnists of selected national and international media organizations May 18 in Manila to discuss current media behavior and thinking in relation to public corruption and transparency. READ MORE
Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada, the former CEO of the Philippine Forest Corporation who later disclosed explosive information on the anomalous USD 329 million NBN-ZTE deal that nearly brought down the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, shared his views May 9 with the Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project on continuing the fight against corruption and for genuine transparency under the new administration. READ MORE
PPTRP holds 5th budget reporting training in Ozamiz City April 26
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project held its fifth training on advanced transparency and anti-corruption reporting called “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on April 26 at the Naomi’s Botanical Gardens in Ozamiz City. READ MORE
PPTRP holds 4th training on budget reporting in CDO April 2
The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) held its fourth training on advanced transparency and anti-corruption reporting called “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on April 2 in Cagayan de Oro City. READ MORE
PPTRP holds 10th budget reporting training in Bohol June 30
PPTRP holds 9th budget transparency reporting training in Kidapawan City June 6
PPTRP-supported Local Transparency Groups Share Experiences in Reporting, Fighting Corruption
PPTRP holds 7th budget reporting training in Davao City May 27
PPTRP holds 6th budget transparency reporting in Dipolog City May 23
PPTRP meets with editors and columnists May 18 to discuss media coverage of public corruption
PPTRP meets NBN ZTE scam whistle blower Rodolfo Lozada May 9
PPTRP holds 5th budget reporting training in Ozamiz City April 26
PPTRP holds 4th training on budget reporting in CDO April 2
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