A broken vow: an examination of the cases of Corruption in the Philippines
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https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v2i1.36Keywords:
Corruption, Corrupt Practices, President Duterte, Broken VowAbstract
The problem of corruption in the Philippines seems to be humongous as if no solution is available for its cure. This study used a descriptive and qualitative research design. It exposed the anti-corruption laws and the cases decided by the various Philippine courts. It found out that even with the existence of laws as well as the removal or the conviction of several government officials and employees, corrupt practices seem to be undeterred. The continuance of corruption in the country resulted to the promise of President Duterte to be a broken vow.
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