CCWI CALLS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF ₱3.7-BILLION LOAN FACILITIES APPROVED BY CAMARINES SUR PROVINCIAL BOARD June 16, 2026 | Camarines Sur, Philippines CAMARINES SUR — Crimes and Corruption Watch International, Inc. (CCWI) is calling for the immediate and full disclosure of details surrounding loan facilities reportedly approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur, involving
CCWI FILES COMPLAINT BEFORE THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMARINES SUR June 15, 2026 | Camarines Sur, Philippines CAMARINES SUR — Crimes and Corruption Watch International, Inc. (CCWI) has formally filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Camarines
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May 27, 2026 | Camarines Sur The Citizens for Change and Watchdog Initiative (CCWI) is pressing the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur to take immediate action on its demand for the disclosure of records involving the Kaogma Festival budget, procurement transactions, and contract awards. In a May 21, 2026 letter addressed to Vice Governor Salvio
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May 22, 2026 — Camarines Sur The Citizens for Change and Watchdog Initiative (CCWI) is escalating its demand for transparency over the Kaogma Festival, calling on the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur to act immediately and compel the disclosure of the festival’s financial and procurement records. At the center of CCWI’s latest call is a
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May 14, 2026 Formal Complaint Filed With Ombudsman Against Governor Villafuerte, OthersA formal complaint has been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte and others, placing concerns over public accountability, transparency, and the handling of public resources before the appropriate government authority. The filing underscores a fundamental principle of public
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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
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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
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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
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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
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