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Pages in category "Social issues in the Philippines" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
For example, in 2017 the government in the Philippines began an investigation into an allegation of misuse of tobacco tax funds in Ilocos Norte from 2010 to 2016. [ 58 ] [ 59 ] This patron-client system which causes rampant graft and corruption maintains a society that discriminates against the poor in favor of connected individuals and ...
Poverty in the Philippines has been linked to bad governance, corruption, and a political system dominated by political dynasties. [24] [25] The country's poorest provinces are ruled by political dynasties. [26] [27] Additionally, there are the problem of extractive institutions that hinder the country's economic growth. [28]
Corruption in the Philippine judicial system is also a major problem. Bribery and irregular payments in return for favorable judicial decisions are quite common. Although judicial officials are independent by law, rich and powerful groups and individuals wield control and influence over the judicial system and influence the outcomes of civil ...
Petty crime, which includes pick-pocketing, is a problem in the Philippines. It takes place usually in locations with many people, ranging from shopping hubs to churches. Traveling alone to withdraw cash after dark is a risk, especially for foreigners. [7] [better source needed]
The Philippine government has faced significant challenges in reversing this trend thus far. Eviction attempts such as Marcos' Presidential Decree 772 in 1975 created serious human rights issues, while physical resettlement and social housing programmes such as the Community Mortgage Program saw poor service delivery and organisation. [18]
Several attempts to enact constitutional reform have taken place in the Philippines in 2024. This originated with President Bongbong Marcos and his allies' efforts. [1] [2] [3] The political dispute has been characterized by the conflict between the upper and lower houses of the Congress of the Philippines.
The Philippines has adhered to the UDHR through the Bill of Rights, and continued to create laws and policies that cater to a specific sector, like the Labor Code and the Indigenous Peoples' Rights. [clarification needed] Besides the UDHR, the Philippines is a signatory to 8 of the 9 UN core human rights treaties, namely: