OVER 300 FIRMS have signed a pledge against bribery and other unethical practices under a private sector campaign seen complementing the government’s anti-corruption efforts.
The list of the 343 “Integrity Pledge” signatories, however, includes only one of the country’s top 10 businesses and none of the top 10 construction companies, a check against the BusinessWorld Top 1000 Corporations in the Philippines 2010 found.
Under the pledge, firms agree to ban bribery, maintain a code of conduct for employees, conduct ethics training programs and prepare accurate financial statements. Signatories also promise to shun business with unscrupulous firms and also forge integrity pacts with state agencies for procurement contracts.
The campaign aims to culminate in an “integrity certification system” that the government can use to narrow down eligible bidders for state projects.
Companies are still welcome to sign on as the goal is to hit 1,000 signatories by yearend, program coordinator Edward C. Gacusana said in a telephone interview yesterday. — JADH, Businessworld
20 February –
WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
“Every day, give everyone their due.
Every day should be Social Justice Day!
The only way”
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!
#WearMask #WashHands
#Report Corruption #SearchPosts #TakePicturesVideos
February Observances
1-7 Feb: World Interfaith Harmony Week
01 Feb: World Wetlands Day
02 Feb: International Day of Human Fraternity
04 Feb: International Day of Zero Tolerance
for Female Genital Mutilation
11 Feb: International Day of Women and Girls
in Science
20 Feb: World Day of Social Justice
Monthly Observances:
National Health Insurance Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: National Awareness Week
for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
and Exploitation
Week 3: Public Administration Week
Daily Observances:
Feb 1 Constitution Day
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