Street-based Corruption In The Philippines: Exploring Kotong Frame Alignments Between Enforcers And Motorists In A City In Metro Manila
Corruption is a pervasive problem in the Philippines. Previous studies have focused on institutions and culture as factors behind the persistence of corruption in the country. Moreover, the emphasis has been on corruption that occurs within the bureaucracy. In this qualitative, exploratory study,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM Press)
2017
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/41267/ http://eprints.usm.my/41267/1/IJAPS-132_ART5.pdf |
| Summary: | Corruption is a pervasive problem in the Philippines. Previous studies have focused
on institutions and culture as factors behind the persistence of corruption in the
country. Moreover, the emphasis has been on corruption that occurs within the
bureaucracy. In this qualitative, exploratory study, we explored the possibility of
the shared understanding, the frame alignments between the local state authorities
and drivers as a possible explanation behind the persistence of street-based form of
corruption known as kotongan or kotong. |
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