Social Media Ideas for Corruption In The Philippines

Mayors, treasurers form strongest corruption link

MANILA, Philippines — The officials most frequently connected in corruption cases are not two politicians working together, but an elected official and a bureaucrat whose position...

Philippine president’s cousin charged with plunder over US$118 million flood scandal

Philippine prosecutors filed a criminal charge on Monday against a lawmaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr over his alleged involvement in a massive corruption scanda...

Philippines thought Pogos were gone. Corruption and AI still power them

Two years after the Philippines banned its notorious offshore gaming hubs, or Pogos, a recent crackdown on hundreds of foreigners has highlighted a worrying trend of embedded corru...

CHR chair faces graft complaint over alleged corruption in allowance

The NBI claims CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc allegedly still received allowances for a trip already funded by a foreign sponsor

Philippine ex-speaker stashed billions of pesos ‘he could no longer hide’: prosecutors

Martin Romualdez, a cousin of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, accumulated so much wealth over the past three years that he had to convert it into mansions and shares to...

Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks

A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrongdoing.

Ombudsman files new corruption cases vs fugitive Zaldy Co

Co's new cases stem from the allegedly anomalous P77-million flood control project in Balagtas, Bulacan

Nearly a year after Tindig Bulacan, sectoral groups march again vs corruption, reclamation

Protesters demand action a year after a flood corruption scandal put a spotlight on Bulacan

Why Ombudsman Remulla thinks it’s important for SC to reverse ‘main plunderer’ doctrine

Under the doctrine, the prosecution must name a 'main plunderer' and prove that the accused personally received or benefited from the stolen money. Remulla’s interpretation of that...

Catholic religious leaders urge stronger action against corruption, dynasties

ZAMBOANGA City — Catholic religious leaders called for stronger action against corruption, political dynasties and misuse of public funds as they ended their national convention Sa...

Philippine Court Acquits Former First Lady Imelda Marcos of Corruption

In 2018, the mother of the current president was accused of using Swiss foundations to transfer at least $200 million abroad during her 1975-1986 term as Manila governor.

Calumpit residents march in transparency call amid flood, corruption

CALUMPIT, Bulacan — Residents of this flood-prone Bulacan town marched in the streets over the weekend to demand full transparency as public works crews proceed with flood control...

Higit P2.75 trilyon naglaho sa korapsiyon – Win Gatchalian

Mahigit P2.75 trilyon ang nawala sa ekonomiya dahil sa korapsiyon at inflation ayon kay Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. The post Higit P2.75 trilyon naglaho sa korapsiyon – Wi...

Korruptionsverdacht: Cousin von Präsident Ferdinand Marcos in Haft

In den Philippinen geht der Machtkampf der Familienclans Marcos und Duterte vor dem Hintergrund massiver Korruptionsvorwürfe in eine neue Runde. mehr...

Bongbong Marcos mas maraming napakulong sa korapsiyon – Howard Calleja

Ayon kay Atty. Howard Calleja, mas maraming napakulong na opisyal sa kasong korapsiyon si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos kumpara sa nakaraang administrasyon. The post Bongbong Marcos ma...

Inside story: Politician behind 521-kilo shabu shipment bound for Manila

DILG chief Remulla says that a former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority is allegedly involved in the multi-million-peso shabu mess

[Puso at Diwa] Sara Duterte trial: Is the space for political impunity finally closing?

Can the Philippines begin to turn the corner from a culture of impunity toward one of responsibility and the rule of law?

Social Media and Neighbour Talk Shape Filipino Views of Flood Control Corruption

Corruption at the Top, Suffering at the Bottom: Why Nigeria Keeps Going Backwards

It is no longer news that one of Nigeria’s greatest challenges is corruption in the corridors of power. What is even more disturbing is the brazenness with which public resources a...

Philippine government suspends top tech official for alleged misconduct

Founder of offshore software development firm investigated for possibly giving his former outfit government contracts

Ex-Sandigan justice: Unexplained wealth may lead to ouster from office

MANILA, Philippines — A retired Sandiganbayan presiding justice attested at Monday’s impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that having unexplained wealth could be a grou...

Bribery and Corruption are Bane of Nigeria’s Development

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. La...

What’s Happening in Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial?

The trial has dropped from the headlines amid ongoing corruption controversies and the massive flooding that hit vast areas of Luzon this month.

Sordid reward system

What made the Duterte administration’s so-called “war on drugs” so lethally effective that it ended up with 6,000 Filipinos dead according to official police records, and perhaps u...