Philippine Senate Approves Bill Banning Relatives of Officials From Government Contracts
The Philippine Senate has approved a legislative measure designed to curb political nepotism by prohibiting relatives of public executives and lawmakers from securing government contracts. The bill aims to ensure fair competition and transparency in state procurement processes.
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Senate OKs bill barring politicians’ kin from gov’t contracts
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday passed, on third and final reading, a bill prohibiting families of public officials from engaging in government contracts. Senate Bill No. 1962, or the “Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act,” seeks to disqualify from government procurement and contracts relatives of politicians within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity
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The Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill barring relatives of public officials up to the fourth civil degree of consanguinity and affinity from securing government contracts, a measure prompted by recent anomalies in public infrastructure projects.
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