CHAPTER 15 ANTI–CORRUPTION  

   Corruption is principally a governance issue that hinders the development of an area. It robs the poor of public expenditures and vital programs and projects. It erodes the confidence of citizens and entrepreneurs in the integrity and professionalism of institutions. Thus, corruption is regarded as an ethical, structural, economic and institutional issue arising from bureaucratic dysfunctions that impede transparency, predictability, and accountability in government operations.

   Line agencies, local government units (LGUs) and the private sector conducted activities in pursuit of eliminating/reducing graft and corrupt practices. The succeeding discussion presents the accomplishments of line agencies and LGUs classified according to the regional strategies for anti- corruption: 

• Develop regional line agencies into globally competitive line agencies/offices by reducing training costs of government-sponsored trainings, instituting mechanisms to ensure additional value through learning programs and issuing certificates only to deserving participants, i.e., those who pass end-of-training exams.

1. The Civil Service Commission 5 issued only certificates of training to those participants who successfully and satisfactorily completed the requirements of the course under the CSC direct training program.

2. The DILG 5 Regional Training Management Section is currently adopting the adult learning method in most of its training activities to harness participants' active involvement and participation in the learning process.

3. The National Statistics Office V conducted the Barangay Civil Registration System Training/Workshop for barangay officials in clusters for the six provinces in the region.

• Prosecute any individual who engages in bribery/corrupt practices.

1.  The DBM V put in-place their In-house/internal guidelines to address the issue.

2. The PNP V have no reported case on bribery/corrupt practices since the agency organized “Honesty Teams” in the regional, provincial, city/municipal levels that conduct intensive campaign against erring PNP personnel engaged in extortion, bribery and other forms of illegal activities.

3. The NAPOLCOM 5 monitored the illegal activities and misbehavior of PNP members and conducted summary hearing of administrative cases filed against erring PNP members.

4. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay handled 2 administrative cases, to wit: a) grave misconduct and abuse of authority, and 2) gross negligence and misconduct with damages.

5. The City Legal Office of Iriga and City Mayor of Naga prosecuted/acted on several complaints against employees engaged in bribery/corrupt practices after due process.

• Eliminate counter-productive traits in fighting graft and corruption.

1. The PNP V incorporated the Moral Recovery Program in all training courses and seminars.

2. The NAPOLCOM V provided seminars and lectures on moral values to student's organizations.

3. The City Government of Iriga implemented the Team Building & Character Building Program to fight graft and corruption.

4. The Provincial Government of Catanduanes conducted seminars on value  formation.

5. The City Government of Naga had eliminated negative Filipino practices such as “lagay system”, “utang na loob” especially in the implementation of various infrastructure and procurement projects.

6. The Provincial Government of Camarines Norte conducted research and studies to identify all forms of public disorders and institutionalize best practices.

7. The National Statistics Office (NSO) V issued a memorandum to employees on the limitations in the requests for security paper of civil registry documents coming from other persons.

•  Develop a clientele-based award system to address graft and corrupt practices both in government and private sectors.

1. The NAPOLCOM 5 granted meritorious promotion to PNP members and recognized the participation of NGOs and POs by giving certificates of appreciation.

2. The award system being implemented by the Provincial Government of Albay is part of the routine function of the Provincial Human Resource Management System.

3. The City Government of Naga designed its own Citizens Charter which spells out the responsibility of specific city offices and departments and the corresponding accountability in the delivery of basic services to the clientele.

4. The Provincial Government of Camarines Norte undertook the clientele-based award system in close coordination with the Civil Service Commission.

•  Eliminate/Reduce graft and corruption through:

1. Increased transparency and accountability of all purchases, programs and projects, disbursement/utilization of official funds, property and equipment.

1. The DBM V managed to accomplish this through regular report requirements.

2. The PNP V compiled and distributed copies of Laws & Regulations pertinent to fund accountability to all police units.

3. The NAPOLCOM V  submitted its financial reports (in detail – programs, projects and activities) to COA auditor for post audit.

4. The DILG V continuously monitor the quarterly posting of income and expenditures of LGUs.

5. The City Government of Iriga regularly posted the city's financial data and conduct regular audit.

6. The Provincial Budget Office of Albay looked into the financial reports of programs/projects/activities to assure an accurate recording and reporting of income and expenditures and further evaluate the goals of the activity vis-a-vis the execution of the approved budget.   The Office of the Provincial Accountant strengthens the accounting system and internal audit services through proper accounting, judicious expenditures and prudent use of public funds.

7. The Provincial Government of Catanduanes organized the bids & awards committee to enhance transparency in government transactions.

8. The City Government of Naga put into practice transparency of public documents by publishing all public bidding documents, including results of bidding and disbursements in the city's official website.

9. The Provincial Government of Camarines Norte utilized its official funds in accordance with the new accounting and auditing procedures.

10. The HLURB V procured their office supplies thru DBM-Procurement Service.

11. The LTFRB V strictly adhered to RA 9184 (The Government Procurement Act)

2. strict implementation/enforcement of the CSC regulations and the Code of Conduct of public officials and employees;

1.  The PNP V, in its weekly Police Information and Continuing Education (PICE) program, always reminded its personnel on the CSC Rules and Regulations and RA 6713 and filed appropriate charges to those who violated the rule/law.

2. The NAPOLCOM V disseminated the new CSC rules and regulations to its employees for their information and guidance.

3. The HRMO of the Provincial Government of Catanduanes strictly implements all CSC rules/regulations.

4. The Provincial Government of Masbate issued an executive order to make the LGUs aware of the civil service code of conduct as well as the duties and responsibilities of public officials and employees.

5. The City Human Resource Management Office (CHRMO) of Naga is strictly enforcing the Civil Service Regulations and Code of Conduct for public officials and employees. The City HRM Officer is a recipient of the Civil Service Regional Award for the Best CHRMO.

6. The Legal Services Division of the Civil Service Commission V acted on 489 cases, composed of disciplinary cases and non-disciplinary cases which mostly involve examination of irregularities or fake eligibilities, appeals on disapproved/invalidated appointments and protests on appointments.

7. The “Mamamayan Muna” Operations Unit at the Regional Office had intensified its campaign for client satisfaction programs. Complaints involving discourtesy, personnel actions, tardiness and receipt of benefits and requests for assistance were resolved by this program before they become administrative cases.

3. Strict monitoring of the implementation of government projects by strengthening the Project Monitoring Committees and reporting violations committed thereof and/or to provide solution to implementation problems:

1. The DILG V monitored  the functionality of PMCs at the sub-regional levels.

2. The City Government of Iriga organized the Project Monitoring Committee headed by a Private Sector.

3. The Provincial Government of Masbate organized PMCs in some LGUs, conducted a PMC meeting on the monitoring and implementation of LGU programs/projects.

4. The PMC of the City Government of Naga was strengthened by the provision of adequate equipment and facilities necessary to carry out its mandate.

5. The City Government of Legazpi re-organized and re-constituted their Project Monitoring Committee through EO 08-206. The PMC monitored 42 projects and provided periodic project monitoring reports on the status of project implementation to the RPMC.

4. Encourage the participation of NGOs/POs, Academe, and Church-based organizations (e.g. Citizen's Movement Against Corruption) in solving graft and corrupt practices:

1. The DBM V continued to involve NGOs and civil society as partners in the agency's effort towards reducing graft and corrupt practices.

2. The PNP V invited sector-representatives to be resource speakers and encourage them to be partners against graft and corruption during the conduct of weekly Police Information and Continuing Education (PICE) in all PNP units of the region.

3. The DILG V continued their advocacy campaign on the participation of NGOs/POs in governance.

4. The Provincial Government of Albay supports all activities of NGOs/POs, academe and church-based organizations in solving graft and corrupt practices.

5. The Provincial Government of Catanduanes accredited NGOs to participate in solving graft and corrupt practices.

6. the Naga City People's Council (NCPC) is an umbrella organization of more than 200 accredited POs and NGOs who take active part in the   city government's decision-making processes.

7. In the province of Camarines Norte, various groups that are multi-disciplinary in nature were created to fight graft and corrupt practices.

5. Conduct of regular meetings/briefing/dialogues with LGU officials regarding anti-corruption measures.

1. The PNP V took advantage of the monthly Peace and Order Council (POC) meetings to discuss with the attendees the anti-corruption measures that have to be undertaken in the region.

2. The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) and the Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) of the City Government of Naga conducted regular meetings to assess the city's procurement, bidding processes and on-going programs/projects. The City also implemented its Public Service Excellence Program (PSEP) which highlights the delivery of quality service by city hall officials and employees to the citizenry.

6. Provide a hotline number for reporting graft and corruption directly to the prosecuting agency.

1. The PNP V organized the PNP TEXT 2920 and provided contact numbers to the stations respective AOR for reporting any case of graft and corruption.

2. The NAPOLCOM V conducted wide dissemination of the office landline phone numbers to all LGUs for easy access of reporting police anomalies and misbehavior particularly on graft and corruption.

3. The LTFRB V provided a hotline number for reporting graft and corruption.

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