Philippines Corruption Perceptions Worsen Amidst 'Grease Money' Allegations

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 International said the Philippines ranked 120th out of 182 countries and territories in its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, down six places from the previous year. The country received a score of 32 on a...

By Sam Beltran