Philippine Pardon Strains Antigraft EffortBy JAMES HOOKWAY October 26, 2007
When former Philippine President Joseph Estrada was convicted of corruption and sentenced to life in prison last month, it was welcomed by many Filipinos as a first step toward promoting more accountability in the country’s graft-ridden political culture.
Yesterday, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo pardoned Mr. Estrada, leading […]