Tag: bureaucracy

Reform of the Ph’s corrupt bureaucracy only possible if 1987 Charter is JUNKED

July 25, 2021 Ramon Ortoll 1 Comment

In his Inquirer piece “Behind the durability of institutions”, Randy David speaks of public institutions which withstand the revolving door of leaders who come and go every Presidential election cycle. These are the constitutional offices with a fixed term, regardless of whoever is in power or the highest career bureaucrat in any department or agency…

Government, Politics

Digitization of Ph’s nightmarish bureaucracy should be made a major election issue

June 1, 2021 Ramon Ortoll 1 Comment

As the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte comes to an end, one of its unfulfilled campaign promises coming to light is the improvement in the delivery of government services to the citizenry. At the onset, the support base of Duterte rallied behind him because of this promise translated into action during the first months of…

Business, Economy, Tech Talk

Government Service: A “Signature industry” Duterte will change

June 6, 2016August 9, 2016 Carlo de Leon 13 Comments

Beware bureaucrats! Change is coming your way! What is the signature industry? It is not uncommon to hear the rants and raves of people, frustrated about how long it takes for government to process an application. Whether it is a business permit, license, passport, clearance, certification, loans and claims from SSS, Pag-Ibig, Philhealth, etc., it’s…

Government, Politics, Society

Migrate. Now. How government inefficiency in the Philippines chokes entrepreneurship

March 4, 2016March 4, 2016 cynicmandirigma 77 Comments

I loved our country and once said I’d never leave it, even though it was corrupt and all. I mean, things are just the way they are, right? Right. So, if the-way-things-are directly means extremely heavy taxes, stooping down your own morality, and cheering by as the local politician runs for office again and again,…

Development, Government