10 Questions
What are some forms of corruption mentioned in the text?
Rigged public biddings, substantial works, cost padding
Which country ranked 4th as the most corrupt in Asia, according to the text?
Philippines
What percentage of the cost of all government contracts is lost to corruption, based on SWS survey results?
15%
How many Filipinos were considered poor in 2002 according to POPCOM?
32 million
What was the poverty incidence in 2015, and how many Filipinos remained poor?
More than 26 million Filipinos
What are some consequences of overpopulation mentioned in the text?
False beliefs on teachings of Catholic Church, lack of family planning, lack of knowledge in contraceptives, pornography, lack of recreational facilities, idleness of parents
According to the SWS survey in March 2002, what percentage of respondents had experienced hunger at least once in the last 3 months?
16.1%
What are some examples of crimes mentioned in the text?
Rape, murder, kidnapping, snatching, unlicensed guns, theft, robbery, sex crimes against children, prostitution, gambling, smuggling, abortion, counterfeiting
What percentage of child abuse cases in 2015 was attributed to child-sexual abuse?
Nearly half
What is cybersex as described in the text?
Virtual sex encounter via computer network with sexually explicit messages
Explore the rampant corruption practices in the Philippines, including anomalies in public biddings, cost padding, and ill-gotten wealth by government officials. Learn about the staggering amounts lost to corruption annually and the enforcement actions taken against corrupt individuals.
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