Corruption in the Philippines

Overview of the index of perception of corruption, 2007

The Republic of the Philippines suffers from widespread corruption.^[1] Means of corruption include graft, bribery, embezzlement, backdoor deals, nepotism, patronage.^[2]

Corruption levels

According to a World Bank study in 2008, corruption in the Philippines is considered to be the worst among East Asia’s leading economies and the country has sunk even lower among those seen to be lagging in governance reforms.^[3] The 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index published by global watchdog Transparency International, showed that the situation in the country had improved slightly but still remained serious.^[4]

The Philippines ranked 139th among 180 countries included in the index, up from its previous 141st ranking in 2008. The nation scored 2.4 in the TI index, compared to 2.3 in 2008, which ranked it equal to Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Baltic state of Belarus.^[5]

Statistical evaluations

Years	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Corruption Perceptions Index	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2.6	2.5	2.6	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.3	2.4

Scores are on a 0-10 scale, 10 being best (least corrupt / bribery least necessary).

Political nepotism

Further information: Political dynasties in the Philippines and List of political families in the Philippines

Political corruption
Corruption Perceptions Index, 2010
Concepts
Electoral fraud · Economics of corruption Nepotism · Bribery · Cronyism · Slush fund
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The Philippine political arena, unlike other democracies, is mainly arranged and operated by families or alliances of families, rather than organised around the voting for political parties.^[6]

See also

• Human rights in the Philippines
• Extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the Philippines
• List of Philippine political scandals

References

1. ^ Jurado, Emil (March 12, 2010). "The fourth most corrupt nation". Manila Standard Today. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideOpinion.htm?f=2010/march/12/emiljurado.isx&d=2010/march/12. Retrieved August 21, 2010. 
2. ^ Conde, Carlos (March 13, 2007). "Philippines most corrupt, survey says". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/13/business/worldbusiness/13iht-peso.4891792.html. Retrieved August 21, 2010. 
3. ^ Dumlao, Doris (June 25, 2008). "WB: Corruption in RP worst in East Asia". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080625-144628/WB%3A_Corruption_in_RP_worst_in_East_Asia. Retrieved August 21, 2010. 
4. ^ Dizon, David (November 18, 2009). "RP corruption ranking improves slightly: TI". ABS-CBN News. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/11/18/09/rp-corruption-ranking-improves-slightly-ti. Retrieved August 21, 2010. 
5. ^ Dizon, David (November 18, 2009). "RP corruption ranking improves slightly: TI". ABS-CBN News. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/11/18/09/rp-corruption-ranking-improves-slightly-ti. Retrieved August 21, 2010. 
6. ^ Coronel, Chua, Rimban, & Cruz The Rulemakers Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (2007); p.49