Can you give me your opinion about the corruption in Philippines?

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Answer 1

In most countries, corruption is just a way of life.
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But, in the Philippines, it has become life itself, for most politicians and the so-called 'public servants' [government officials] !

Answer 2

Filipinos dwell too much on corruption when all governments of the world experience the same.

I was reading the developments on NBN. I read that there were confidential informations that was leaked to the press during the senate hearing. I guess that shows that the minds of the Filipinos judge politicians as already corrupt even if they have not done anything. My point here is, the freedom of the press is so abused, it hinders economic progress.

I will make a reference to Malaysia and Singapore. They had a corrupt government comparable to Marcos. As a matter of fact, Marcos, Suharto, Lee Kwan Yu and Mahatir have had the same political agenda. Look at what we got now?

Malaysia and Singapore has Free Trade Agreements with the US. Thailand is so close to forging an FTA too. The Philippine Senators are clowns making statements that they would not approve the Japan FTA even if they haven't concluded their deliveration.

I guess it all boils down to trusting ourselves and others. If we believe in ourselves that we can do something without a bribe, then we can do it. If we trust ourselves, it will be easy to trust others as well.

Answer 3

hmmm... crystal clear and displayed on the window as if no one is looking...

Although lots of people take it to the street so that they will be heard, most people are still hesitant to take action against corruption. They want to sleep soundly at night without fear of bullets raining over the roof. They want to walk down the street without fear of being assaulted or killed. It is a known truth that standing up against any corrupt individual, politician or not and make the public know about it,is like walking without your head on your shoulders.

Even the government is playing deaf, blind, and mute to this issue. They just shrug it off as if it would just went away. Like an annoying dandruff, unless the root cause is treated meticulously, it will keep coming back.

I believe as well that it starts with our self first, but the community is too large to go against. A bigger stone can cause big ripples compared to a small one. The government must make the effort first by showing the people that it can be done and that it will not be tolerated.

Answer 4

So much has been said on this topic and what I will say will not add an iota of a difference.

My opinion is not as important as what I do. I just make sure I do not participate in the corruption process. I pay taxes correctly and on time so they will not run after me and ask for grease money so I will be off the hook.

I ask for receipts from merchants so they will report sales correctly.

I do not offer to bribe anyone so that I will get things early, or ahead of the others. I always follow the rules, and fall in line where there is a line. To jump the line, you need to pay fixers, and that is corruption.

Let us all start with ourselves.

Answer 5

Reality hurts but we are one of the most corrupt country in the world. Down from the barangay level up to Malacanang, most of the incumbent officials we elected and appointed are corrupt. And thats the truth.

Answer 6

corruption starts from the citizens itself, who tend to bribe for a convenient way towards some selfish goals and from the citizens itself for not reporting the anomalies ones sees.And the hard thing, blaming the officials only of the corruptions. What a life?

Answer 7

Corruption is everywhere!!!! Its in our families, schools, in hospitals, offices, businesses and especially in our government.
We are all guilty of it, its like doing something extra and expecting something in return. Corruption is a disease, and no president cannot win and survive without swallowing and digesting the rules of corruption.

"He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone"

This is a very imperfect world, there are always negotiations under the table, or conversations in the dark as some might say.

go GMA! wala lang..hehehe

Answer 8

anti-graft and corruption laws -- very good

prosecution of graft cases -- very slow

conviction of corrupt officials -- very few

presidential pardon to convicted corrupt officials -- very common and easy to get if you know the right persons and if the price is right!

Answer 9

we have enough laws on corruption but the will to prosecute is absent.

Answer 10

Not worse than in the U.S.
Consider Halliburton....it's well connected to the current U.S vice president.