Palace on PH Corruption Perception Index standing: A challenge, reason for hope

Malacañang on Saturday said the country’s improved standing in the Corruption Perception Index is both a challenge and a reason for hope.

“The Government takes note of the slight improvement of the Philippines’ standing in the Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International. We consider this result as both a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement.

“In line with the President’s clarion call for the entire Government ‘to show in deeds, not in words, that it is deserving of the people’s trust,’ earnest efforts are already being undertaken to implement the digital transformation mandate of the Administration in order to streamline institutional processes and curtail opportunities for graft and corruption,” he added.

“With the necessary transformational measures being put in place, let us be optimistic and assured that the Government will not fail or falter in its steadfast commitment to effectively provide efficient and transparent public service,” Bersamin said.

The Philippines ranked 115th in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, a one-notch improvement from its previous 116th ranking, the Transparency International disclosed.

According to the global organization, the Philippines obtained a score of 34 out of 100, which was an increase from its score of 33 in 2022. —KG, GMA Integrated News