Views of corruption in Philippines worsen as ‘grease money’ dents confidence

SCMP · 2026-02-21
Views of corruption in Philippines worsen as ‘grease money’ dents confidence

The Philippines has fallen in a global corruption perception ranking, as allegations of financial wrongdoings and court cases surrounding a multibillion-peso flood-control programme have deepened doubts about its governance and dented investor confidence. Berlin-based watchdog Transparency Internati