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Corruption stalls RP's MCC bid By Jose Katigbak, STAR Washington bureau (The Philippine Star) Updated December 11, 2009 12:00 AM
mostly students, in Agusan
Korea says it
WASHINGTON – The Philippines was thwarted in its bid to get a multimillion-dollar grant from
understands need for
the US Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) for failing to meet performance benchmarks,
nuclear talks
particularly control of corruption, but was allowed to continue the process of developing a
names Taylor, Kanye among year's best
rebellion › Gunmen seize 75 hostages,
› 9:23 AM | North
› 9:18 AM | Billboard
proclaimed without actual
compact grant in 2010.
› 'Ondoy' hero makes Time Top 10 list › NBI claims plot to rescue Andal Jr.
It was the second straight year the Philippines failed to get a significant share of the US
› Longer, cooler nights ahead
government‘s innovative foreign assistance program.
› DILG refutes Ping's claim
may speed up to
The MCC Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting here on Wednesday said in deciding to
$150M in Yahoo
reselect the Philippines as compact eligible it took into consideration its indicator performance
› State workers to get
payments
as a lower middle-income country as well as information that the Philippines would have met the
› 8:14 AM | Microsoft
› 7:57 AM | Nobelwinning Obama defends war in call for peace › 6:15 AM | Nations
criteria as a low income country.
P7,000 Christmas bonus › NBI to probe Arenas son in Hayden case
The board stressed that clear commitment to and progress in the fight against corruption were critical for any country that hoped to enter into a compact with the MCC.
seek climate financing
MCC provides well-performing countries with large-scale grants, referred to as compacts, to
for poor countries
fund country-led solutions for reducing poverty through sustainable economic growth.
MORE 1 2 3
on '117' funds
In Manila, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo said the Philippines was reselected compact eligible by the MCC Board of Directors chaired by US Department of State Secretary Hillary
› Mangudadatu clan to file looting raps › Puno swears in Adiong as acting ARMM governor › Human rights situation in RP more dismal - CHR › Armed men kidnap college vice president in Basilan Headlines archives
Rodham Clinton. “The reselection reaffirms both MCC’s confidence in the Philippines’ high capacity as development partner and the Philippine government’s highest level of political commitment to good governance,” Romulo said. This is the third time that the Philippines was endorsed as compact eligible under MCC’s Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) program. The Board of Directors’ meeting was the first for new MCC chief executive officer Daniel Yohannes, who was sworn in on Tuesday by Secretary of State Clinton. “We took the opportunity to review the status of MCC’s compacts, review the policy performance of our partner countries, and reaffirm the US government’s commitment to finding lasting and innovative solutions to global poverty,” said Yohannes. The Philippines had hoped to sign a compact with the MCC in 2008 but a failing grade in “control of corruption” dashed its hopes. This year it was confident it would overcome all hurdles but it failed in seven, including corruption, out of 17 policy indicators the MCC uses to determine which developing countries to select for grant assistance. In 2008 the Philippines failed in three out of the 17 indicators. Explaining why the country received a worse report than before, government officials said this was because in 2008 the Philippines was graded as a low-income country (LIC) whereas this year it was graded as a lower middle-income country (LMIC) based on improved income per capita. Higher income countries are measured using more stringent standards. To be able to sign a compact with MCC, developing countries must show their commitment to policies that promote political and economic freedom, investments in education and health,
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Since its inception in 2004, MCC has approved compacts totaling over $7 billion with 19 partner countries. Last October MCC announced it would give Manila $5.5 million to help it complete environmental and social impact studies on investments and cost estimates for proposed projects to benefit the needy. The Philippines is finalizing three projects estimated to cost $500 million for MCC compact financing – a Secondary National Development Roads (SNDR) project, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services, and an Integrated Revenue Information System. Clinton, in a visit to Manila last month, said that “the Philippines should not be penalized for its own success,” referring to the country’s income reclassification from LIC to LMIC category, which affects MCC funding for its compact proposal under the MCA Act of 2003. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) also observed that “despite the change in standards, the Philippines exceeds ten (10) out of the seventeen (17) indicators on the MCC scorecard.” She added that this development is remarkable given the shift in income classification. -- Pia Lee-Brago
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vas (posted on Dec 11, 2009 09:33 AM) Member since Aug 04, 2007 Fabelous wrote: After viewing scenes from Maguindanao yesterday on TFC, I quickly realize we are a nation not only of the corrupt and looters in government, we are also an insensitive lot. Maguindanao reported to be no. 3 most poorest province in Mindanao showcased an array of fabulous mansions belonging to the Hampastuans. I am not sure if this clan was born rich or if it is one of those who enrich themselves while in office. I am not sure how these people can enter their palacial homes passing by hundreds of nipa and sawali huts owned by poor Filipinos. The country has been badly messed up by this kind of mentality aided by a toothless government. Somehow, there must be a way to clean up this mess or the country is doom forever.
“ Fabelous: DISCLAIMER: Views expressed in this section are those of the readers and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of philstar.com or any of its sister publications. Philstar.com does not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for the views of readers exercising their right to free expression.
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Corruption stalls RP's MCC bid By Jose Katigbak, STAR Washington bureau (The Philippine Star) Updated December 11, 2009 12:00 AM
mostly students, in Agusan
Korea says it
WASHINGTON – The Philippines was thwarted in its bid to get a multimillion-dollar grant from
understands need for
the US Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) for failing to meet performance benchmarks,
nuclear talks
particularly control of corruption, but was allowed to continue the process of developing a
names Taylor, Kanye among year's best
rebellion › Gunmen seize 75 hostages,
› 9:23 AM | North
› 9:18 AM | Billboard
proclaimed without actual
compact grant in 2010.
› 'Ondoy' hero makes Time Top 10 list › NBI claims plot to rescue Andal Jr.
It was the second straight year the Philippines failed to get a significant share of the US
› Longer, cooler nights ahead
government‘s innovative foreign assistance program.
› DILG refutes Ping's claim
may speed up to
The MCC Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting here on Wednesday said in deciding to
$150M in Yahoo
reselect the Philippines as compact eligible it took into consideration its indicator performance
› State workers to get
payments
as a lower middle-income country as well as information that the Philippines would have met the
› 8:14 AM | Microsoft
› 7:57 AM | Nobelwinning Obama defends war in call for peace › 6:15 AM | Nations
criteria as a low income country.
P7,000 Christmas bonus › NBI to probe Arenas son in Hayden case
The board stressed that clear commitment to and progress in the fight against corruption were critical for any country that hoped to enter into a compact with the MCC.
seek climate financing
MCC provides well-performing countries with large-scale grants, referred to as compacts, to
for poor countries
fund country-led solutions for reducing poverty through sustainable economic growth.
MORE 1 2 3
on '117' funds
In Manila, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo said the Philippines was reselected compact eligible by the MCC Board of Directors chaired by US Department of State Secretary Hillary
› Mangudadatu clan to file looting raps › Puno swears in Adiong as acting ARMM governor › Human rights situation in RP more dismal - CHR › Armed men kidnap college vice president in Basilan Headlines archives
Rodham Clinton. “The reselection reaffirms both MCC’s confidence in the Philippines’ high capacity as development partner and the Philippine government’s highest level of political commitment to good governance,” Romulo said. This is the third time that the Philippines was endorsed as compact eligible under MCC’s Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) program. The Board of Directors’ meeting was the first for new MCC chief executive officer Daniel Yohannes, who was sworn in on Tuesday by Secretary of State Clinton. “We took the opportunity to review the status of MCC’s compacts, review the policy performance of our partner countries, and reaffirm the US government’s commitment to finding lasting and innovative solutions to global poverty,” said Yohannes. The Philippines had hoped to sign a compact with the MCC in 2008 but a failing grade in “control of corruption” dashed its hopes. This year it was confident it would overcome all hurdles but it failed in seven, including corruption, out of 17 policy indicators the MCC uses to determine which developing countries to select for grant assistance. In 2008 the Philippines failed in three out of the 17 indicators. Explaining why the country received a worse report than before, government officials said this was because in 2008 the Philippines was graded as a low-income country (LIC) whereas this year it was graded as a lower middle-income country (LMIC) based on improved income per capita. Higher income countries are measured using more stringent standards. To be able to sign a compact with MCC, developing countries must show their commitment to policies that promote political and economic freedom, investments in education and health,
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About Us | Contact us | Advertise | RSS | Widgets and | Suggestion control of corruption, respect for civil liberties and the rule of law. At the Wednesday meeting the MCC board agreed to select Cape Verde as the first country philstar.com eligible to develop a proposal for a second compact grant. HOME HEADLINES
The board also agreed that Jordan, Malawi,STAR the Philippines, Zambia are eligible THE PHILIPPINE STAR PILIPINO NGAYON Indonesia, and THE FREEMAN to continue the process of developing compacts in fiscal year 2010. | OPINION | BUSINESS | SPORTS | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE
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Since its inception in 2004, MCC has approved compacts totaling over $7 billion with 19 partner countries. Last October MCC announced it would give Manila $5.5 million to help it complete environmental and social impact studies on investments and cost estimates for proposed projects to benefit the needy. The Philippines is finalizing three projects estimated to cost $500 million for MCC compact financing – a Secondary National Development Roads (SNDR) project, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services, and an Integrated Revenue Information System. Clinton, in a visit to Manila last month, said that “the Philippines should not be penalized for its own success,” referring to the country’s income reclassification from LIC to LMIC category, which affects MCC funding for its compact proposal under the MCA Act of 2003. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) also observed that “despite the change in standards, the Philippines exceeds ten (10) out of the seventeen (17) indicators on the MCC scorecard.” She added that this development is remarkable given the shift in income classification. -- Pia Lee-Brago
View previous articles from this author. ARTICLE OPTIONS Printer Friendly | Email Article |
|
RELATED ARTICLES Title | Relevance | Date Published › RP's tallest Christmas tree | 89% | Dec 03, 2009 › RP's youngest eagle a 'he' | 89% | Oct 07, 2009 › 2 more countries back RP's bid for SEA-CLLSD | 89% | Sep 10, 2009 › Congressmen slam RP's coordinator role | 89% | Aug 03, 2009 › 'RP's ranking in latest corruption index inspiring' | 81% | Nov 21, 2009
ARTICLE COMMENTS Click here to post comments
vas (posted on Dec 11, 2009 09:33 AM) Member since Aug 04, 2007 Fabelous wrote: After viewing scenes from Maguindanao yesterday on TFC, I quickly realize we are a nation not only of the corrupt and looters in government, we are also an insensitive lot. Maguindanao reported to be no. 3 most poorest province in Mindanao showcased an array of fabulous mansions belonging to the Hampastuans. I am not sure if this clan was born rich or if it is one of those who enrich themselves while in office. I am not sure how these people can enter their palacial homes passing by hundreds of nipa and sawali huts owned by poor Filipinos. The country has been badly messed up by this kind of mentality aided by a toothless government. Somehow, there must be a way to clean up this mess or the country is doom forever.
“ Fabelous: DISCLAIMER: Views expressed in this section are those of the readers and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of philstar.com or any of its sister publications. Philstar.com does not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for the views of readers exercising their right to free expression.
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