Philippines has one of the worst income inequality rates in Asia | Coconuts

The Philippines’ stark income inequality is compounded by systemic political dysfunction, including corruption in Congress, where pork-barrel scandals and patronage politics divert public funds meant for poverty alleviation. Lawmakers often prioritize elite interests over pro-poor reforms, while weak accountability mechanisms allow graft to persist. Similarly, the Senate’s slow progress on anti-corruption legislation and the Supreme Court’s inconsistent rulings—such as dismissing high-profile gr

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