Philippine News of Corruption
Ombudsman bares 12 gov't agencies with most graft cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday released a list of the top government agencies with the most number of graft, corruption and other cases filed against their employees.
"For the third straight year, local government units (LGUs) topped the list," the reported submitted by the Ombudsman's Finance and Management Information Office indicated.
A total of 2,014 cases were filed against local government officials in the past year, while 1,312 cases were lodged against members of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) placed third with 246 cases.
1. Local Government Units 2,104
2. Philippine National Police 1,312
3. Armed Forces of the Philippines 246
4. Department of Environment and Natural Resources 156
5. Department of Education 117 6. Department of Agriculture 108
6. Department of Agrarian Reform 108 6. Department of Fire Protection 108
7. Bureau of Customs 76
8. Department of Finance 74
9. State Universities and Colleges 56
10. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology 53 The report, however, noted that there is a considerable drop in the number
of cases filed since 2011.
"In 2011, a total of 3,852 cases were filed against LGU officials and this figure once again dropped in 2012 with a total of 2,669 cases,"
the office said in a statement.
The number of cases against the PNP and the AFP in 2012 were 1,415 and 332, respectively.
"For the third straight year, local government units (LGUs) topped the list," the reported submitted by the Ombudsman's Finance and Management Information Office indicated.
A total of 2,014 cases were filed against local government officials in the past year, while 1,312 cases were lodged against members of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) placed third with 246 cases.
1. Local Government Units 2,104
2. Philippine National Police 1,312
3. Armed Forces of the Philippines 246
4. Department of Environment and Natural Resources 156
5. Department of Education 117 6. Department of Agriculture 108
6. Department of Agrarian Reform 108 6. Department of Fire Protection 108
7. Bureau of Customs 76
8. Department of Finance 74
9. State Universities and Colleges 56
10. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology 53 The report, however, noted that there is a considerable drop in the number
of cases filed since 2011.
"In 2011, a total of 3,852 cases were filed against LGU officials and this figure once again dropped in 2012 with a total of 2,669 cases,"
the office said in a statement.
The number of cases against the PNP and the AFP in 2012 were 1,415 and 332, respectively.