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WHAT is the first thing a Filipino asks his friends before going to any government agency?As many of us know, a typical Filipino would lead with the question, 'Pare, may kakilala ka ba dyan sa loob ?' This reflects a deeply rooted mindset — many Filipino s believe that unless they receive special accommodation from an insider, dealing with government agencies is risky and likely to be difficult.
But as sociologist Randy David pointed out, 'The fight against corruption begins in our daily transactions.'Corruption's impact on every FilipinoThe issue of corruption is not foreign or far from any of us, as we have all encountered it in some form during our daily dealings, whether in traffic violation payments, business permit renewals, obtaining certifications, or entering government contracts. Each of us has the choice to either contribute to or fight against this corruption.
Every Filipino Can Do Against Corruption
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