Corruption also corrodes respect for authority, especially when the electoral process is distorted by corruption. Corruption also undermines respect for constitutional authority, which tends to deprive a government of public support and alienates public devotion to government objectives. The corruption of the ruling group brought about economic difficulties and induced further corruption. The previous Marcos Sr. regime is blamed for breeding a whole political generation wherein corruption was a dominant trait. In a morally decadent society where corruption has become accepted behavior, people in other sectors have also become corrupt.

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2026 19:01 UTC