Senate Blue Ribbon panel marks 2024 with successes

The Senate Blue Ribbon committee exemplified its commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance in 2024, according to its chairperson Sen. Pia Cayetano.

- CECILLE SUERTE FELIPE

In a statement, Cayetano, the panel's first-ever female chairperson, said the panel capped a productive 2024 by tackling pressing national issues, including health reforms, national security, identity theft and sports integrity.

The Senate Blue Ribbon committee, formally known as the committee on accountability of public officers and investigations, is tasked with probing any alleged wrongdoing, lapses, inaction or negligence by government officials and employees across agencies and departments.

Throughout 2024, the committee conducted significant hearings and took swift actions that uncovered irregularities and pushed for important reforms that safeguard public interest.

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