GMA signs UN anti-corruption accord; PP committed to declare corrupt practices as major crimes.(Main News)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: February 26, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: FERDIE J. MAGLALANG

Arroyo leads people power against graft

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo formally signed the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Corruption that would compel the Philippine government to declare all corrupt practices as major crimes during yesterdays 19th anniversary celebration of the EDSA People Power.

Leading this years rites with the theme "People Power Against Corruption" at the People Power 1 Monument in Quezo...

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