Ombudsman Plans Investment Office to Combat Bribery, Streamline Business
The Philippine Ombudsman is planning to establish a new 'Investment Office' aimed at eradicating bribery and eliminating fixers within business processes. This initiative is part of broader efforts to improve the ease of doing business and prepare for potential crises, particularly those exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon.
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