Filipinos condemned the corruption in sham projects as an estimated US$2 billion in funds went down the drain.
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Patronage politics: Likely root cause of corruption

The 1987 Constitution was meant to establish a democratic government, restore freedoms, protect civil and political rights and put safeguards against authoritarian rule. But almost four decades later, ...
Protesters hoisted the Philippines' national flag, while some flew the Japanese anime One Piece’s Jolly Roger—a symbol of ...
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End Philippine patronage politics

The ongoing investigations and scandals regarding the flood control corruption have revealed the basic weaknesses in the Philippine political system.
No matter which political side you sit, Filipinos unite under comic relief through impersonations, skits, and social media memes — and challenge power through humor ...
Rallies are set to take place across the Philippines on Sunday in protest at what organizers say is widespread corruption in ...
The defence department and the military have warned against ‘futile’ attempts suggesting ‘unconstitutional’ interventions.
SAMBAYAN, a political coalition founded by former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, on Sunday expressed ...
The Philippine Army (PA) has reminded its reservists that they are prohibited from participating in protests or political ...
Senate President Pro Tempore Lacson has promised to provide “damning evidence” to support formal complaints that would enable ...
Thousands of Filipinos stage peaceful mass protests over a 1.9-trillion-peso flood control scandal, echoing the spirit of the ...