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We have heard the story of a poor man who when asked what he preferred – justice or food on the table. Unhesitatingly, his reply was “Justice.” Because with justice, I am assured there would be food on the table.
“But the country’s flawed justice system is the biggest stumbling block to our development,” says human rights advocate and former law dean and professor, Jose Manuel Diokno, who notes that “corruption continues to persist due to our weak justice system.” The Philippine National Police takes credit for this ranking which it attributes to the improved performance in order and security. This is the first time since 2015 that the country’s score on rule of law improved after consistent drop over the past six years during the Duterte presidency.
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