Two PH presidents included in world's ten most corrupt leaders list

Two former Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines have been part of the list of the world's ten most corrupt leaders, citing Transparency International Global Corruption Report 2004.

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Overthrown dictator Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Joseph "Erap" Estrada were named two of the most corrupt in over two decades of presidential history. During his extended term, Marcos allegedly looted money amounting to 5-10 billion US dollars or at least P200 billion, placing him second next to Indonesia's Mohamed Suharto who stole at least three (3) times larger than what Marcos embezzled.

To access full report by Transparency International, proceed here.

Meanwhile, former President Estrada ranked 10th allegedly having taken away 78 to 80 million US dollars or at least P3 billion in public funds. Estrada has again engaged into politics by rivaling incumbent Mayor Alfredo Lim for the chairmanship of the Manila City government.

The list did not include presidential-successor-to-Estrada, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, whose administration's image has been tainted with a lot of public fund misuse, scams, and other scandals. Some notable ones  during her term include the NBN ZTE scandal, the "Hello Garci" wiretap scandal, the North Rail Project, Fertilizer scam, corruption in various branches under the regime, among others.

World Perception

The Philippines has experienced a high jump in Corruption Perceptions Index from rank 141 (with 2.3 index points) in 2008 to rank 105 (with 34 index points) in 2012 out of 180+ nations monitored, but a great degree of challenge remains still for the democratic country to take itself up a higher level and sustain an inclusive economic growth that trickles down the lowest sectors of PH society.

Last year, Finland was the world's perceptively least corrupt nation with a CPI of 90.

In Southeast Asia, Singapore is least corrupt with CPI of 87, ranking 5th overall. It is noticeable that the world's second biggest economy China has a higher CPI of 37 compared to that of the Philippines. The world's most corrupt nations in 2012 are North Korea, Afghanistan, and Somalia. Most African nations have very low CPI.

Ferdinand Marcos, EDSA Revolution, and What the Media Didn't Tell Us

This video is not Marcos propaganda, read the title, its all about what media is not telling us. After 25 years, it is now obvious that Cory administration is more violent with more journalist dead in her 6 year term compared to Marcos' 20 years. She also suffered 8 coup attempts which is a reflection of her administrations rampant corruption.

The MASS MEDIA, especially AbsCbn and Inquirer, is doing their best to cover up the incompetencies of the new Aquino president. Pretty much the same with what they did to Cory's presidency. This video will show FACTS that mass media is trying to silence through the years.

This video is a RE-UPLOAD since the powers that be hacked and removed it recently from Youtube. Proof that someone or some group is trying to HIDE the truth. Please spread the message: Marcos is the least suspect in the Ninoy assassination and that only 2% of the 1986 philippine population attended EDSA People Power. Lets end filipino ignorance, it ends NOW.

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The objective of the director/author/owner of the video is to promote an intelligent and civilized discussion about rectifying the flawed provisions of the Philippine's 1987 Constitution. Provisions that promote a protectionist government where only a few number of rich families benefit while the entire populace of the Philippines is mired in POVERTY, MEDIOCRITY and constant SUFFERING.

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Imelda Marcos relatives lose in Tacloban Elections

Tacloban City, Philippines - The Marcos' triumph in Ilocos Norte elections are in contrary to the the losses incurred by some of their close ties in Tacloban.

Former first lady and now elected congresswoman Imelda Marcos's younger brother, Alfredo "Bejo" Romualdez, did not succeed in vying for the people's trust during the vice mayoral race in Tacloban City. The official count of the city board of canvassers  reveals that his sole political rival re-electionist Vice Mayor Jose Arvin Antoni from the Liberal Party earned 38, 731 votes, 3, 410 more than that of the 76-year-old Bejo of Pwersa ng Masa.

In spite of this big defeat, his own son, re-electionist Tacloban City mayor Alfred Romualdez, and daughter-in-law Cristina, has been secured the majority's votes on Tuesday night being officially declared as winners of the election. Alfredo smashed his rival on his reelection bid for City Mayor, while Cristina landed second out of 38 candidates who vied for the council seats.

A newcomer in the electoral field, Jose Mario Bagulaya (25 years old), also failed to grab a council seat in Tacloban. Running under the banner of the Liberal Party, Bagulaya scored 20, 815 votes putting him to 12th place for seat bid. It can be recalled that Bagulaya, reelected Leyte vice governor Mimiette's son, had desired to slash out the gender wall for he was one loud gay person who often cross-dresses. However, during his campaign, he wore pants and their party shirt.

The declared winners in the gubernatorial race also include reelectionist Leyte governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and Biliran's Gerardo Espina.

Source: Imelda Marcos relatives among losers in Tacloban