Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippine government is adopting a 'two-pronged approach' to combat corruption, focusing on digitalization and public participation. The announcement was made during the 5th State Conference on the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation and Review held at Malacañang. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos emphasized that by streamlining and digitalizing government processes, the administration aims to reduce corruption by making transactions more transparent and accessible. This initiative is being implemented through the New Government Procurement Act, which introduces standardized electronic bidding and payment systems via the enhanced Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System. Marcos highlighted that these measures are designed to improve efficiency and build trust and accountability between the government and the public. He also underscored the importance of empowering citizens through the electron ic Freedom of Information platform to participate in good governance. Furthermore, the President stressed the need for the government to encourage the practice of core values that promote integrity rather than solely focusing on enforcing compliance with laws and regulations. He called for a transformation rooted in the values of honesty, care, fellowship, and community spirit, which he believes should guide both governance systems and citizen behavior in the new Philippines. The UNCAC is an international anti-corruption treaty that has been ratified by at least 180 countries, including the Philippines. The conference featured the presentation and implementation of the Integrity Management Plan (IMP) vision, overseen by the Office of the President - Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (OP-ODESLA). Marcos assured that the Philippines continues to fulfill its UNCAC obligations through the IMP, which he described as a tool to enhance integrity across both individuals and systems within the bureaucracy.