Pangilinan: The corrupt evade punishment due to flaws in justice system

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Friday that the flaws in the justice system are allowing corrupt public officials to escape accountability. The senator expressed, in a radio interview, that the fight against corruption would not succeed without a functioning and accountable justice system, stressing that abusive practices and flaws within the judiciary contribute to a culture of impunity. “This is not just a corruption issue. This is also a justice system issue,” Pangilinan said, noting that while abusive politicians and anomalous public works projects are often exposed, accountability ultimately depends on judicial action. Pangilinan, who chairs […]... Keep on reading: Pangilinan: The corrupt evade punishment due to flaws in justice system