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97% of Filipinos say corruption is widespread — Pulse Asia
A recent Pulse Asia survey indicates that 97% of Filipinos perceive corruption as widespread in the government.
The survey, conducted from September 27-30, 2025, involved 1,200 adult Filipino respondents.
It also revealed that 85% of Filipinos believe government corruption has increased in the past 12 months.
Responses regarding the extent of corruption were nearly identical across all income classes, with 98% in classes ABC and E, and 97% in class D, reporting widespread corruption.
Regional data showed that 100% of respondents in Visayas believe government corruption is widespread, with high percentages also recorded in Metro Manila (95%), Balance Luzon (96%), and Mindanao (98%).
Only 2% of respondents were unsure about the prevalence of corruption.
Journalists were identified by 51% of respondents as the most effective group to address government corruption.
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