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Why these 20 PH business groups are supporting an Independent People’s Commission
Philippine business groups are urging Congress to expedite the creation of a fully independent anti-corruption commission to combat persistent graft.
They specifically called on the Senate to pass the bill establishing the Independent People's Commission and the House of Representatives to act on a measure for the Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption.
The business organizations also requested President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to certify these bills as urgent.
They argue that the current Independent Commission on Infrastructure has limited advisory powers and cannot enforce recommendations, unlike the proposed commissions.
The new bodies would possess strong investigative and prosecutorial powers to probe corruption allegations, file cases, and suggest reforms.
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The Senate intends to pursue the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) despite previous reservations from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is pushing for the passage of House Bills No. 4453 and 5699, also known as the Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC), to empower the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. continues to trust the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) while advocating for the passage of the proposed Independent People's Commission (IPC) Act.
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Malacañang, through Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, has raised concerns that the proposed Independent People's Commission (IPC) might duplicate the functions of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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