The vote is a trust
Disappointment must not give way to indifference. We cannot allow frustration to convince us that corruption is inevitable or that meaningful change is beyond…
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Corruption impact economy
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Cost of winning
We rage at corruption, but continue to live with an electoral system that makes money indispensable to political survival.
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Boying pushes preventive anti-corruption interventions
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla urges justice and law enforcement agencies to address systemic weaknesses that enable corruption, strengthen…
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Leonen pushes graft rulings by 2027
Leonen said lengthy proceedings and corruption cases that end without convictions were troubling, but he could not automatically conclude that these outcomes…
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Marcos: Corruption fight needs cultural shift
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasizes the need for a cultural shift to combat corruption in the Philippines, highlighting the role of digitalization and…
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Last quarter scenarios
In the Philippines, the rising cost of living remains the public’s foremost concern, closely followed by corruption.
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United colors of politics
Anything that can strengthen the fight against corruption deserves serious consideration, whatever quarter it comes from.
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Most Filipinos wave white flag on corruption
A June 2026 SWS survey found that 52 percent of Filipinos believe citizens cannot stop government corruption, marking the weakest personal efficacy rating in…
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A public trust deficit?
In an increasingly competitive region, the Philippines cannot afford to let unresolved scandals define its investment narrative.
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Economic winter
The immediate need will be to put food on the table, with other expenses set aside which will be disastrous for retailers of items other than food.
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Foreign investments drop nearly half: Corruption Issues Hound Marcos Administration
‘The political environment is, of course, an important consideration for any investor.’
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