Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman and Kidapawan City Mayor Jose Paolo Evangelista ban the use of their names and photos on publicly funded projects and materials.
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00:00Two local leaders in Mindanao issued orders to limit political self-promotion and reinforce transparency in government.
00:07Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman and Kidapawan City Mayor Jose Paulo Evangelista banned the use of their names and photos on publicly funded projects and materials.
00:16This amid a deeply rooted, personality-driven style of politics in the Philippines.
00:21Hataman issued the order as one of his first actions after taking office on June 30.
00:26He also signed Executive Order No. 1, creating Basilan's first Freedom of Information policy.
00:31He's said to move aims to rebuild public trust and move away from legacy-building politics.
00:36In the Soxarjen region, Evangelista brought back a similar policy as he starts his second term as mayor of Kidapawan City in Cotabato Province.
00:44Evangelista also ordered a strict no-gift policy in all city offices and barangays and said all bids and awards committee meetings must be live-streamed.
