Ombudsman and UN Collaborate to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts
Ombudsman, UN official eye closer collaboration vs corruption
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla of the Philippines met with Annika Wythes, the anti-corruption team lead from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to discuss enhancing anti-corruption initiatives. Their collaboration will focus on advanced training, international cooperation, and developing a unified National Anti-Corruption Framework.
- 01The meeting took place on May 21, 2026, between Ombudsman Remulla and UNODC officials.
- 02Key collaboration areas include advanced digital forensics training and international cooperation mechanisms.
- 03Remulla emphasized the partnership's importance for institutional capacity building and anti-corruption efforts.
- 04Previous collaborations have included training on financial investigations, digital evidence, and asset recovery.
- 05The Philippines ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2006, which guides their anti-corruption framework.
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On May 21, 2026, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla of the Philippines held a meeting with Annika Wythes, the anti-corruption team lead from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to explore future collaborations aimed at enhancing anti-corruption measures. The discussions included plans for advanced digital forensics training and the establishment of a unified National Anti-Corruption Framework. Remulla highlighted the significance of the partnership in strengthening institutional capacities and promoting international cooperation against corruption. The Ombudsman’s office and UNODC have previously worked together on various initiatives, including workshops focused on financial investigations, anti-money laundering, and asset recovery. Their ongoing efforts are aligned with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), a legally binding framework ratified by the Philippines in 2006, which emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and international cooperation in combating corruption.
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The collaboration aims to enhance the Philippines' anti-corruption capabilities, potentially leading to more effective governance and reduced corruption.
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