Graft and Corruption

Question 1

What is the Act of Corruption?

Answer 1

Corruption includes bribery, fraud, extortion, cartels, abuse of power, embezzlement, and money laundering

Question 2

What is Graft in Philippines?

Answer 2

“Acquisition of gain or advantage by dishonest, unfair or sordid means”

Question 3

What is Bribery?

Answer 3

Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.

Question 4

Give some examples of Bribery

Answer 4

Influence Peddling
Offering or receiving improper gifts
To avoid tax liability
In support of funds

Question 5

What are the Forms of Corruption?

Answer 5

Grand Corruption
Petty Corruption

Question 6

What is Grand Corruption?

Answer 6

The abuse of high level power that benefits the few at the expense of many

Question 7

What is Petty Corruption

Answer 7

Everyday abuse of entrusted power by public officials in their interactions with ordinary citizens

Question 8

What is the special court for Anti-Corruption?

Answer 8

Sandiganbayan