Ombudsman Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez led the third leg of the National Anti-Corruption Program of Action (NACPA) roadshow on March 13 -14 in Cebu City as part of the campaign to involve the public in the drive against graft and corruption.
Dubbed “Katiwalian ay Labanan, Maging Tapat as Bayan”, the event started with a forum with members of the Multi-Sectoral Anti-Corruption Council (MSACC) at 5 p.m. at the Parklane International Hotel where Assistant Ombudsman Evelyn Baliton of the Office of the Ombudsman’s Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Office (OMB-PACPO) briefed participants about NACPA and its projects, in partnership with the government and the private sector.
The highlight of the event was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Office of the Ombudsman and different business and religious organizations in the province: Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce; Mandaue Chamber of Commerce; Couples for Christ-Province of Cebu; Naval Social Action Center; The Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals and the Hilongos Organization for Progressive Economy, Inc.
The following morning, March 14, almost 10,000 Cebuanos representing the media, youth, business, civil society groups and other sectors and participating agencies converged in front of the Provincial Capitol where they marched to the Cebu City Sports Complex. Ombudsman Gutierrez delivered her keynote address on this event.
The NACPA Road-show in Cebu coincided with the second anniversary of the launching of the NACPA convention summit on March 17, 2006 and the first anniversary of the MSACC launching on March 1, 2007.
The first-ever NACPA Roadshow was held last August 17 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC). Almost 5,000 MSACC members participated in the event which kicked-off at the QCMC Bike Path to the UP Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman, Q.C. where a short program was held.
The second was held last October 19 in Davao City . More than 5,000 participants met in front of the Ateneo de Davao University then marched to the Holy Cross of Davao College Gymnasium for a short program. Highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the OMB and the Mindanao Business Council.
The MSACC, described as the “convergence of the brightest and dedicated individuals from various sectors of society,” is headed by the OMB with 30 members representing various sectors: Executive Department, Senate, House of Representatives, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies, Local Government, Academe, Youth, Civil Society Groups, Business, Media, Religious Groups, Government Financing Institutions, and the Donor Community.
“Through the convergence process, corruption will be reduced to such an extent that will enable Filipinos to fully enjoy the blessing of independence and democracy as proclaimed in our Constitution’s preamble,” Ombudsman Gutierrez said.
The MSACC, with funding support from The Asia Foundation and USAID, serves as a “consultative and coordinating body” for the NACPA, and is an effective mechanism for consultation and coordination among key anti-corruption stakeholders and to strengthen the anti-corruption commitments of the government and non-government sectors.
The powers and functions of MSACC include: 1) provide general direction for NACPA; 2) provide a coherent framework for the consolidation and harmonization of all anti-corruption plans, projects, programs and initiatives in the country; and 3) formulate and recommend anti-corruption policies for the convergence and effective coordination and monitoring of anti-corruption programs of stakeholders to increase efficiency and avoid gaps and overlaps in their implementation.
Inputs provided by the MSACC were used in the preparation of the country’s report on the progress of the Phils.’ anti-corruption efforts presented during the 2nd Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in Bali, Indonesia in January this year. /MP
Dubbed “Katiwalian ay Labanan, Maging Tapat as Bayan”, the event started with a forum with members of the Multi-Sectoral Anti-Corruption Council (MSACC) at 5 p.m. at the Parklane International Hotel where Assistant Ombudsman Evelyn Baliton of the Office of the Ombudsman’s Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Office (OMB-PACPO) briefed participants about NACPA and its projects, in partnership with the government and the private sector.
The highlight of the event was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Office of the Ombudsman and different business and religious organizations in the province: Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce; Mandaue Chamber of Commerce; Couples for Christ-Province of Cebu; Naval Social Action Center; The Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals and the Hilongos Organization for Progressive Economy, Inc.
The following morning, March 14, almost 10,000 Cebuanos representing the media, youth, business, civil society groups and other sectors and participating agencies converged in front of the Provincial Capitol where they marched to the Cebu City Sports Complex. Ombudsman Gutierrez delivered her keynote address on this event.
The NACPA Road-show in Cebu coincided with the second anniversary of the launching of the NACPA convention summit on March 17, 2006 and the first anniversary of the MSACC launching on March 1, 2007.
The first-ever NACPA Roadshow was held last August 17 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC). Almost 5,000 MSACC members participated in the event which kicked-off at the QCMC Bike Path to the UP Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman, Q.C. where a short program was held.
The second was held last October 19 in Davao City . More than 5,000 participants met in front of the Ateneo de Davao University then marched to the Holy Cross of Davao College Gymnasium for a short program. Highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the OMB and the Mindanao Business Council.
The MSACC, described as the “convergence of the brightest and dedicated individuals from various sectors of society,” is headed by the OMB with 30 members representing various sectors: Executive Department, Senate, House of Representatives, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies, Local Government, Academe, Youth, Civil Society Groups, Business, Media, Religious Groups, Government Financing Institutions, and the Donor Community.
“Through the convergence process, corruption will be reduced to such an extent that will enable Filipinos to fully enjoy the blessing of independence and democracy as proclaimed in our Constitution’s preamble,” Ombudsman Gutierrez said.
The MSACC, with funding support from The Asia Foundation and USAID, serves as a “consultative and coordinating body” for the NACPA, and is an effective mechanism for consultation and coordination among key anti-corruption stakeholders and to strengthen the anti-corruption commitments of the government and non-government sectors.
The powers and functions of MSACC include: 1) provide general direction for NACPA; 2) provide a coherent framework for the consolidation and harmonization of all anti-corruption plans, projects, programs and initiatives in the country; and 3) formulate and recommend anti-corruption policies for the convergence and effective coordination and monitoring of anti-corruption programs of stakeholders to increase efficiency and avoid gaps and overlaps in their implementation.
Inputs provided by the MSACC were used in the preparation of the country’s report on the progress of the Phils.’ anti-corruption efforts presented during the 2nd Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in Bali, Indonesia in January this year. /MP
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