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Cronyism and the ‘padrino’ system: what they do to the Philippine’s political and business culture, and how to get rid of them
Cronyism and the ubiquitous padrino (patronage) system describe an economy in which certain business people and government officials maintain a close relationship, resulting in favoritism in the allocation of government contracts, permits, grants, benefits, etc. In its more despicable form, … Continue reading
