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Corruption in the Philippines is a widespread problem its citizens endure, which developed during the Spanish colonial period. According to GAN Integrity's Philippines Corruption Report updated May 2021, the Philippines suffers from many incidents of corruption and crime in many aspects of civic life and in various sectors. Such corruption risks are rampant throughout the state's judicial system, police service, public services, land administration, and natural resources. The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index scored the Philippines at 33 out of 100 points. When ranked by score, the Philippines ranked 114th among the 180 countries in the 2023 Index, where the country ranked first is perceived to have the most honest public sector. The Philippines's score was significantly worse than the regional average of 44 and the worldwide average score of 43. Corruption involves the abuse of public power for private gain, manifesting in various forms like bribery, fraud, and kickbacks, which can lead to significant financial losses for a country and damage public trust. It can occur at different levels, from individual acts to systemic issues, and can involve the corruption of events, processes, or culture. Laws like the Philippine Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the United Nations Convention against Corruption aim to combat these issues through prevention, prosecution, and international cooperation.
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