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RP ranks 71st in WEF competitiveness index
MANILA, Philippines–THE PHILIPPINES’ economic competitiveness improved slightly this year, although it remained one of the least competitive in the Southeast Asian region, according to the latest report of the World Economic Forum.
In the WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008, the Philippines was at No. 71, a four-notch improvement over [...]

Pls. Pls. Summary this article: Anti-Corruption and good Governance?

The Anti-Corruption situation enumerates the following problems:
Bureaucrat’s lack of autonomy from big economic interests
Low pay of civil servants
Low social awareness of the deleterious effects of corruption
High tolerance for corrupt practices
The need for greater transparency, integrity and accountability in government transactions
Anti-corruption strategies are categorized into the following:
1. Punitive, which include lifestyle checks and strengthening the investigative [...]

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WASHINGTON, D. C. – In spite of minor differences on the specifics, President George W. Bush
and British Prime Minister Tony Blair could not be any closer when it comes to their
commitment to disarm Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. After several hours of discussion on
Friday, the two held a joint press conference before sealing their [...]