Another karate fight breaks out
Friday, November 25, 2022 | 160 Views |
Battle ready: Basupang (left) with JKA instructor, Brian Dibotelo
The members submitted the letter to the JKA executive committee and the technical board where they raise several complaints. The affiliates want the committee to call a Special General Meeting (SGM) to address the pressing issues. “The SGM shall look into the general wellbeing of the federation, including financial status.
That at least five members of the executive committee having resigned in a time less than a year in office is a sign of an unhealthy federation and a serious cause for concern.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...