AS the Aquino administration grapples with its new medium-term plan, business groups are launching initiatives aimed at complementing the government’s governance agenda. Raul Concepcion, chairman of newly formed “Gov’t Watch,” told reporters that they would present to President Benigno Aquino 3rd early next year a shortlist of suggestions aimed at enhancing the operations of four key agencies, namely the Department of Energy, state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp., and the Bureaus of Customs, and of Internal Revenue.
“The economy and revenue depend on these agencies,” Concepcion said, adding that, “We’re closely watching [the four agencies] to ensure transparency in government.”
Separately, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said it has teamed up with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Asian Institute of Management, Makati Business Club and Management Association of the Philippines to launch a nationwide anti-corruption campaign on Thursday.
“Currently, the campaign has gathered the support of more than 300 companies from a wide range of industries. The campaign aims to help companies fight corruption and operate businesses ethically and with integrity,” ECCP said in a statement. –BEN ARNOLD O. DE VERA REPORTER, Manila Times
March –
IT’S WOMEN’S MONTH!
“Respect and support women
every day of the year/s!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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Monthly Observances:
Women’s Role in History Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: Environmental Week;
Women’s Week
Week 3: Philippine Industry and “
Made-in-the-Philippines Products Week
Last Week: Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment
of the Girl Child Week
Daily Observances:
March 8: Women’s Rights and
International Peace Day;
National Women’s Day
March 4: Employee Appreciation Day
March 15: World Consumer Rights Day
March 18: Global Recycling Day
March 21: International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination
March 23: International Day for the Right to the Truth
Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
and for the Dignity of Victims
March 25: International Day of Remembrance of the
Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
March 27: Earth Hour
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