MANILA: President Gloria Arroyo ordered “lifestyle checks” on Philippine public officials yesterday as she launched a US$60mil (RM228mil) anti-corruption campaign targeting electoral fraud and smuggling.
Independent estimates suggest at least one-fifth of the Philippines’ national budget is lost to graft.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!