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Philippines fourth most corrupt country among its peers in East and Southeast Asia

The Philippines’ executive corruption index score stood at 0.794 (where 1 is worst) in the latest edition of the Executive Corruption Index published by the Varieties of Democracy...

How Corruption Exacerbates the Climate Crisis in the Philippines

The pursuit of bold climate solutions cannot be divorced from the goals of fighting graft and ending elite impunity.

Corruption Allegations Mount Against Philippines’ President and Vice President

Rifts are opening up among supporters of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte moves forward.

NSC: Corruption magnifies PH vulnerability to crisis

MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday warned that corruption and policy uncertainty are weakening the Philippines’ ability to withstand external sh...

Obstruction of justice in the Senate

Citizens lose faith when laws protect only the powerful. Institutions that shelter criminals from justice forfeit their legitimacy. The Philippines deserves better from its leaders...

Obstruction of justice in the Senate

Citizens lose faith when laws protect only the powerful. Institutions that shelter criminals from justice forfeit their legitimacy. The Philippines deserves better from its leaders...

Obstruction of justice in the Senate

Citizens lose faith when laws protect only the powerful. Institutions that shelter criminals from justice forfeit their legitimacy. The Philippines deserves better from its leaders...

Arrest of Philippine ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co ‘missing puzzle piece’ in flood-control probe

The arrest of fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co has revived a long-stalled Philippine corruption investigation and sharpened political pressure on President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr...

Philippine senator ‘Jinggoy’ Estrada faces arrest on corruption charges

A Philippine senator and son of a вЃ former president could вЃ soon face arrest after an вЃ anti-corruption body charged him on Thursday with receiving illicit payouts in an infras...

Flood control corruption: Senate blue ribbon panel’s partial findings, recommendations

The flood control corruption shows the evolution of the pork barrel system, with funds taking new forms such as 'allocables,' 'leadership funds,' and 'insertions,' even extending t...

Flood control corruption: Senate blue ribbon panel’s partial findings, recommendations

The flood control corruption shows the evolution of the pork barrel system, with funds taking new forms such as 'allocables,' 'leadership funds,' and 'insertions,' even extending t...

[EDITORIAL] AMLC silence was complicity

Mahina talaga ang governance and accountability ng bansa natin

Philippine lawmaker surrenders, posts bail after court orders his arrest

A Philippine anti-corruption court ordered the arrest of a prominent senator on Friday over allegations he pocketed a kickback of millions of dollars in a flood-control project, in...

Marcoleta faces plunder complaint over questions on campaign donations

The Ombudsman will still conduct further probe and decide later whether or not to charge Marcoleta before the Sandiganbayan

Nakakalungkot na katotohanan

Tampok sa artikulong ito ang nakakalungkot na katotohanan ng korapsyon at kung paano ipinagtatanggol ng mga mahihirap ang mga corrupt politicians. The post Nakakalungkot na katotoh...

Philippines drops in good governance ranking

THE PHILIPPINES dropped by four spots to rank 59th out of 133 countries in a good governance index after recording low scores for key indicators like leadership and foresight, glob...

What happens to Zaldy Co after his arrest in Czech Republic?

Arresting is one thing, sending Co back to the Philippines is another. What are the options available for the Philippine government?

What happens to Zaldy Co after his arrest in Czech Republic?

Arresting is one thing, sending Co back to the Philippines is another. What are the options available for the Philippine government?

Philippines ranks four spots lower in global good governance index

THE PHILIPPINES dropped by four spots to rank 59th out of 133 countries in a good governance index after recording low scores for key indicators like leadership and foresight, glob...

The Philippine Senate: Damaged goods?

It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the growing public perception that the Philippine Senate may be entering a period of institutional decline. The concern is no longer...

DOH Usec Baggao faces complaint over health infra projects bagged by brother

Concerned health workers accuse Health Undersecretary Glenn Mathew Baggao of violating anti-graft and procurement laws

フィリピン副大統領を弾劾訴追　次期大統領候補、公金の不正使用巡り

Corruption, collusion and impunity

The United States’ largest trading partner is its southern neighbor, Mexico, accounting for over 16% of total trade.[1]census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/topcm.html Yet...

Fugitive congressman in flood scandal tests institutions ahead of 2028 polls

THE case of fugitive former lawmaker Elizaldy S. Co is emerging as a test of the Philippines’ institutions and political leadership ahead of the 2028 presidential race, analysts sa...