Speaking of corruption partner, we all know that here in the Philippines,

corruption exists in all levels of the government. Actually it is one of the large
problems talaga that the country is facing diba. So how is it so? Why do you
think corruption occurs in the Philippines? So I think that It is because those
people or these officials want to get rich in a very simple and easy way. They get
money allotted for the improvement of the country for their personal pleasures.
Then when this occurs, the Philippine treasury will lose millions, billions.
Wherein fact according to a report in 2016, by that year, the country loses 200
billion pesos from smuggling and 400 billion pesos from tax evasions. And
according to these 2.6 trillion pesos is lost annually in corruption globally. So
with this, these corrupt people uses the money, then the Philippines will
eventually borrow money from other countries just to meet the needs/ debts of
the country. As the country continues to borrow money it will still lack the needs
dahil puro utang nalang then these unfortunately results to poverty, unfinished
projects, and economic loss.
Speaking of economic loss. One of those that contribute to our economy is
our businesses. With that, Malaki rin talaga ang apekto ng corruption sa mga
businesses. On point of view of businesses, high corruption levels severely
restrict the efficiency of business operations here in the Philippines.
This includes extensive bribery within the public administration. Those
vague and complex laws that make foreign companies vulnerable to extortion
and manipulation by public officials. Favoritism and undue influence that are
widespread in the courts, leading to time-consuming and unfair dispute
resolution, and to an uncertain business environment. There is also corruption
in the customs administration, like fraud that occurs for companies when filing
import and export documentation.
To further discuss, isa isahin natin kung ano ang say or rate ng mga
companies sa different systems/ levels in the government.
1. Corruption risks are high in the judicial system. There are bribes and irregular
payments that occurs in return for favorable judicial decisions. Judicial officials
tend to receive bribes due to the reason that they have low salaries. It is sad
because we know that the judiciary should be formally independent. Kaso di
talaga maiiwasan ang mga taong mayayaman at makapangyarihan na talagang
kaya nilang mainfluence and mga proceedings in civil and criminal cases.
That is why companies doesn’t trust the procedural fairness and transparency
as this are influenced by nepotism, favoritism, and impunity. Companies do not
have sufficient faith in the independence of the judiciary and they rate the
efficiency of the legal framework in settling disputes and challenging regulations
as poor.
 Did you know Marie that investment arguments can take several years to
resolve due to a lack of resources, understaffing, and corruption in the court
system. Also, foreign investors have reported that the inefficiency and
uncertainty in the judicial system are disincentives for investment; investors
regularly decline to file disputes due to the perception of corruption among
personnel and the complex and slow litigation processes.
Actually may chika ako para diyan partner. Sinetch itey. Isang
businessmen di umano ang nagfile ng administrative complaint sa isang judge
dahil hiningan daw siya ng PHP 15 million bribe in exchange for a favorable
ruling in an insurance claim noong august 2016. Sa mga listeners namin diyan,
search search na para pag magtanong kami mamaya, masasagutan ninyo at
pwede kayong makalikom ng limpak na limpak na premyo (charot)

Moving on.
2. Second is the Police System in the Philippines. Corruption risk is also high
under this system and according to a report the police system is widely regarded
as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country. OHHH. Reports of the
police and military engages daw extortion, and being involved in local rackets.
Companies report that they cannot rely on the police services kaya na marami
talaga ang kompanya na naghihire nalang ng private securities dahil diyan.
Businesses rate the National Police’s commitment to fighting corruption as
‘poor’.

Again, another chika, President Duterte has accused several police generals of
being involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs. Sinetch ihtey ang isang Police
Commissioner ay di umanoy kasangkot sa PHP 50 million bribery galling sa
isang gambling tycoon. Ito daw dahil triny nilang ibribe ang mga immigration
authorities in order to release approximately 1,300 Chinese nationals who were
working in this tycoon kung sino man siya sa kanyang mga resorts illegally
noong feb 2017. Again, sa mga listeners namin diyan, search search na para pag
magtanong kami mamaya, masasagutan ninyo at pwede kayong makalikom ng
limpak na limpak na premyo.

3. Third is the public services. And as companies contend, it has a high

corruption risk when dealing with the public services. Actually partner,
maraming kompanya ang nagreport na hinihingan sila ng bribe by someone in
the government like yung para sa documents, property registration, building
permits, etc.. There are also irregular payments and bribes under the
government, obviously.
According to the company’s ratings, that inefficient government bureaucracy is
ranked as the most problematic factor for doing business in the Philippines. Just
like the fact that most civil servants are generally not recruited in a competitive
manner; appointments are based on a practice of patronage.

4. Fourth is the land administration wherein corruption risks in are also high.
Companies report that they are expected to give gifts daw when they are about
to obtain a construction permit. With that businesses have insufficient
confidence in the protection of property rights. According to reports, the court
system is slow to resolve land disputes. Land records are not properly managed
due to a lack of trained personnel and funds.

5. There is a high risk also of corruption when dealing with the tax
administration. Companies report that they are expected to give gifts daw when
in meetings with tax officials. Tax regulations are among the most problematic
factors for conducting business in the Philippines. Some business dont pay their
taxes honestly Officials at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) are believed to
be prone to corruption and known for embezzlement and extortion. Businesses
rate the BIR’s commitment to fighting corruption as poor

With that Marie, may chika nanaman ako. Sinitch itey ang isang Revenue Officer
ng BIR was caught extorting PHP 125,000 from a local company.

6. There is a high risk of encountering corruption when dealing with the customs
administration. Companies reported that irregular bribes and payments in
import and export procedures are very common in the customs administration.
A business survey indicates that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) was the only
agency receiving a rating of ‘very bad’ when it came to its commitment to fighting
corruption. Companies cite burdensome import procedures and corruption at
the border as being among the most problematic factors for importing . The
efficiency and time predictability of procedures are rated as poor
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has indicated that smuggling of goods, among
which cigarettes, vehicles, and oil, into the Philippines has led to the evasion of
taxes worth at least USD 1 billion yearly. There is also consistent fraud in the
form of under-invoicing when importing and exporting costs the state USD
billions in revenues each year.

Another chika for today. Sinetch itey ang isang customs Police Captain na di
umanoy inakusahan of accepting bribe money worth P100 million to P220
million monthly since 2012.

7. Next is, the public procurement that is very concerning because as reported,
there is a very high risk of corruption in this sector, which is subject to rampant
corruption, irregularities, and inconsistent implementation of legislation. This
arises mostly in order to win a govt. contract. Diversion of public funds, as well
as favoritism in the decisions of public officials, is very common.
Local-level public procurement lacks transparency, fostering a culture of
corruption through the misuse of the pork barrel system; fyi itong pork barrel
systems are funds for discretionary use by representatives for projects in their
respective districts. Philippine law allocates responsibility for monitoring,
investigating and sanctioning irregularities in public procurement to a number
of different state institutions, leaving potential misconduct, inefficiency and
impunity unchecked.

8. Lastly is the natural resources. Companies operating in the natural resources

sector face a high risk of corruption. The Philippines has shown marked
improvements in its natural resource governance in the past few years; the
country has a good enabling environment and its regulatory quality and control
of corruption are judged as adequate. However, poor value realization and
revenue management have caused the country’s overall resource governance to
be judged as ‘weak’.
Government corruption has allowed mining companies to evade government
regulations, which has resulted in large-scale deforestation, flattened
mountaintops and water pollution.

With this, the government responded by cracking down on illegal mining

operations; and as of 2017, sinetch itey ang isang Secretary of the Environment
who shut down 28 of the country’s 41 mining companies for polluting the
environment.
So again, why is their corruption? It comes from the weakness of human nature;
greed, temptation and the desire to amass wealth or to obtain business through
unfair means. At dahil nasa ating pagiging tao na talaga ang kasakiman, tukso
at kagustuhan maging mayaman, kahit na paratangan yung iba ng mga harsh
penalties, corruption still cannot be eradicated completely.
So, there are some measures these companies or businesses can adopt to help
prevent corruption in the work place.

BASAHA ANAY AN AADA POWERPOINT.

1. Clear Business Processes. Of course, given the sheer amount of processes that
occur on a daily basis, it makes sense to clearly define how operations should
function to achieve business goals.
With proper process management the company will experience, efficient time
management across departments. Increased employee satisfaction (and likely
customer satisfaction). It will be proactive to meet and resolve challenges.
Individual accountability.
2. Policy on gifts and entertainment. Of course, isa sa mga makakapa eradicate
risk of corruption is by setting a policy on when gifts and entertainment may be
given and accepted. Hindi yung tanggap lang kayo ng tanggap. And of course,
your business partners should know your policy too.

3. Declaration of Conflict of interest. So when your personal interest is placed

before the business interest, conflict of interest may occur. This will then lead to
corrupt activities such as accepting bribes. And if this happens, the company
can exclude that employee from engaging in the work or else itransfer niyo
nalang siya sa ibang department partner.

4. Convenient corruption Reporting System. Basaha ppt. So one way to do this

partner is allowing reports to be filed anonymously through a publicized email
add or phone number.
Next are the efforts in curbing corruption. So, the legislative body of the
Philippines has put their efforts in eradicationg corruption.
NORMS OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
1. Commitment to public interest - "public interest first"
2. Professionalism - doing work with highest degree of excellence
3. Justness and sincerity - being true to the people at all time
4. Political neutrality - doing job with fairness to everyone
5. Responsiveness to the public - being open to the public by providing them
information that they want and enabling the public to participate in the decision
making by public hearings and consultation
6. Nationalism and patriotism - being loyal to the Republic of the Philippines.
Promoting Philippines in all aspect.

PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT

This covers the procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting
services by all branches and instrumentalities of the Philippine government,
including all its departments, offices and agencies, even government-owned
and/or controlled corporations and local government units.