Anti-corruption drive pins hopes on mayors

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 27, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Anti-corruption drive pins hopes on mayors MANILA, Philippines — A movement for good governance against corruption in local governments is stirring to life and has already received support from around 150 city and municipal mayors in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao since it was launched late last week. By Dempsey Reyes Don't bully traveling Filipinos – Hontiveros reminds BI MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) not to "bully" Filipinos going abroad under the tighter travel restrictions to be imposed next month by the government's anti-human trafficking council. By Melvin Gascon 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗘? Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong hopes that more than a few good men and women, starting in local government, will heed the call for honesty, transparency and accountability. —𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘎 𝘊. 𝘔𝘖𝘕𝘛𝘌𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌 Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Wage hike bids gain traction; 'kasambahay' pay included Wage hike petitions in two more regions are gaining traction after the wage boards in Ilocos and Central Luzon scheduled public hearings and consultations in the next two weeks for minimum pay adjustments for private sector employees, including domestic workers. By Kathleen de Villa OPINION More cumbersome travel rules Rather than imposing all kinds of cumbersome rules on Filipino passengers, majority of whom have legitimate reasons and means to travel, the immigration and airport authorities must seriously cleanse their ranks. As long as our airport gatekeepers are viewed as corrupt and hopelessly inefficient, trafficking syndicates will always be one step ahead of them despite all these superfluous requirements. By Editorial Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi . Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime