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February 3, 2026 Carlo Magno M. Batalla, Chairman of Crimes and Corruption Watch International (CCWI), has issued a firm three-day ultimatum to the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), demanding immediate action or facing legal consequences. The move comes after two years of inaction on concerns raised by CCWI, particularly involving an alleged unlawful directive from former

4/7/2026 Public Funds Misused?The CAMSUR KAOGMA FOUNDATION Case In 2009, during my term as a Provincial Board Member, I filed a formal complaint before the Ombudsman to expose the questionable transfer of ₱18,932,966.00 in provincial funds to CAMSUR KAOGMA FOUNDATION, INC. The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged these transactions as disallowed, citing serious concerns over

The Crimes and Corruption Watch International (CCWI) capped off 2025 with a clear message: fighting corruption now demands both compassion on the ground and sophistication in oversight. During its Annual Lecture and Year-End Party held on December 27, 2025, CCWI leaders highlighted the organization’s expanding dual role—delivering large-scale humanitarian assistance while strengthening its capacity to

Following a scheduled hearing at the Office of the Ombudsman, a productive coordination meeting was held with the Crimes and Corruption Watch International (CCWI) – Camarines Norte Chapter, led by Chairman Mike Dolera. The discussion centered on reinforcing the chapter’s ongoing initiatives to uphold transparency and accountability in public service, while ensuring that all actions

  In a startling televised exposé, Carlo Batalla, chairman of the anti-corruption watchdog Crime and Corruption Watch International (CCWI), alleged the existence of widespread and deeply entrenched corruption within the Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The claims, which Batalla emphasized are supported by publicly accessible government records, point to a pattern of

         Crime and Corruption Watch International (CCW International) and the National Confederation of Irrigators Association (NCIA) have joined forces to draw attention to the long-standing grievances of farmers in the country, who claim they have been continuously neglected by government officials, particularly within the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). In an exclusive interview

In a year-end address that combined holiday goodwill with candid industry assessment, Crimes and Corruption Watch Inc. (CCWI) Vice President Asec. Walter R. Ocampo warned of mounting challenges facing the consultancy and monitoring sector, urging members to remain united as regulatory and market conditions continue to evolve. Ocampo delivered his message during the CCWI Lecture

The Crimes and Corruption Watch International, Inc. (CCWI) has filed a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman–Visayas against several officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Regions 6 and 7, alleging large-scale irregularities involving so-called “ghost projects” and anomalous flood-control contracts amounting to billions of pesos. Named in the

HOME Important Update October 13, 2025| By Carlo Batalla I’m sharing an important update regarding transparency and governance in the public sector: On March 22, 2023, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the non-governmental organization CCWI—focused on transparency, good governance, and accountability—was canceled by then DPWH Secretary Manuel