President Marcos only mentioned 'corruption' twice in his 2023 SONA – in connection to digitalization and cops with alleged drug links.
MANILA, Philippines – A majority of Filipinos – 84% of those asked in a survey – believe “the power of national agencies, laws, and mechanisms to fight corruption” must be strengthened, according to a Pulse Asia Research, Incorporated survey held in June but released only on Friday, July 28.
The survey – results of which were released during a Stratbase ADR Institute forum – asked respondents whether they agreed or not with the statement, “Pursuant to the Philippines’ concurrence to international agreements, the power of national agencies, laws, and mechanisms to fight corruption should be strengthened.”. The poll involved 1,200 Filipinos nationwide.
Stratbase ADR specifically commissioned the inclusion of three questions which touched on corruption. A majority of Fillipinos also said corruption had led to the “loss or trust in government services and public officials.”led to inefficient service deliveryresulted in less public funds devoted to addressing social issues such as poverty, healthcare, and employment
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