94 percent see widespread corruption in government – Pulse AsiaStudents from various universities join the class walk out and gather along Mendiola Street in Manila on Friday, October 17, 2025, to participate in the protest against corruption. MANILA, Philippines — Although slightly lower than in a previous poll, almost all Filipinos still believe that corruption is widespread in the government. Pulse Asia’s Dec. 12 to 15 survey found that 94 percent of the respondents see widespread corruption in the government, slightly down from 97 percent in a similar poll conducted in September. In the recent survey, 71 percent said corruption was “very widespread,” while 24 percent said it was “somewhat” widespread. One percent said corruption is not widespread, almost similar to 0.6 percent in the previous poll, while five percent said they cannot say if it is widespread or not, up from two percent.

Source: Philippine Star January 09, 2026 16:32 UTC