Corruption prevention
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY ACT
The Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act disqualifies relatives of public officials within the fourth civil degree from participating in government contracts. It aims to enhance integrity in public procurement and includes penalties for violations.
STRENGTHENING THE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE LAW
This bill aims to strengthen the Contractor's License Law by amending Republic Act No. 4566. It proposes changes to the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board's structure, qualifications for board members, and the processes for licensing and accountability of contractors.
INFRASTRUCTURE GOVERNANCE ACT
Senate Bill No. 1835, known as the Infrastructure Governance Act, aims to reorganize the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and rationalize its powers and functions across its central, regional, and district offices.
DETAILED UNIT PRICE ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR INRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACT
This bill aims to establish a Detailed Unit Price Analysis System for determining appropriations for infrastructure projects in the National Expenditure Program and the General Appropriations Act.
LICENSE INTEGRITY ACT
The License Integrity Act aims to prohibit the unlawful lending, borrowing, or fraudulent use of licenses, permits, and other concessions granted by the state, establishing penalties for violations.
PENALTIES FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS VIOLATING GOVERNMENT PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
Senate Bill No. 1365 aims to amend Presidential Decree No. 1759 to impose stricter penalties on contractors and subcontractors who violate public works contracts, including longer imprisonment terms and higher fines.
AMENDING SEC. 2 OF R.A.. NO. 1405 (SECRECY OF BANK DEPOSITS LAW)
This bill amends the Secrecy of Bank Deposits Law to allow for greater transparency in financial transactions, particularly in cases of suspected illegal activity, while still protecting the rights of depositors.
DISQUALIFYING RELATIVES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN ALL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
This bill disqualifies relatives of public officials within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity and affinity from entering into any government contracts, aiming to reduce corruption in public procurement processes.
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES TO EXECUTE A WRITTEN PERMISSION TO EXAMINE THEIR DEPOSITS
This bill mandates government officials and employees to submit a written permission allowing the Office of the Ombudsman to examine their bank deposits and investments, thereby waiving the Bank Secrecy Law.