00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. once again insisted that the trust in the government should be strengthened.
00:08The President also called for the service of integrity under the new Philippines.
00:14Claysel Fardilian of PTV with the country's latest news.
00:21The war against corruption is far from over.
00:24While the problem of trust is not yet solved, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is doing his best to fight corruption.
00:35At the 5th State Conference, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, or UNCAC, Implementation and Review,
00:42the Executive Board called for the service of integrity that the new Philippines is encouraging.
00:49We must shift away from merely enforcing compliance with laws, rules, and regulations to steering our people towards the practice of integrity in their daily lives.
01:00Integrity that is rooted in katapatan, malasakit, pakikipagkapwa, and bayanihan. These need to be reinforced and sustained.
01:11In order for the government to establish integrity and responsibility to the people, President Marcos Jr. passed the New Government Act.
01:19This is the use of electronic systems in bidding or the purchase of products and services by the government.
01:26This shall be used by procuring entities, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, consultants, and service providers to further increase efficiency,
01:36improve compliance, minimize the risk of corruption, reduce paper usage, and create a more detailed audit trail.
01:45Electronic Freedom of Information Platform, which supports transparency, was also implemented.
01:51Using the e-platform, the details of the project and program implemented by the government are made clear.
01:57While there is a chance for the people to see the information they should know,
02:04but this is not the end of the initiatives of Administrator Marcos.
02:08The Philippines reiterated its commitment to UNCAC to fight for trust through a manifesto
02:16centered on integrity, transparency, and accountability, which is still far from establishing and negotiating policies and measures to eliminate corruption.
02:27We continue to collaborate on the international front,
02:32emphasizing the importance of global partnerships in combating corruption.
02:37By learning from and working with other nations, we strengthen our anti-corruption mechanisms
02:43while reaffirming our place as a proactive member of the global community.
02:49Together, these interconnected efforts form a united approach to fostering a government that is efficient,
02:57accountable, and reflective of a nation committed to placing honor and integrity over self-interest.
