Declining Perception of Corruption in Income Tax Collection

Strategic Insights -

Over the past five years, the Social Weather Station's surveys have shown a significant decrease in the perception of corruption in income tax collection. According to Mahar Mangahas, the president of the SWS, the incidence of bribery on income taxes decreased from 52% in 2000 to 36% in 2005. This decline is attributed to the anti-corruption programs implemented by former BIR Commissioner Guillermo Parayno and the increasing willingness of the private sector to contribute to anti-corruption efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incidence of bribery on income taxes decreased from 52% in 2000 to 36% in 2005, according to the Social Weather Station's surveys.
  • The anti-corruption programs undertaken by former BIR Commissioner Guillermo Parayno are credited with the decline in corruption perception.
  • The private sector's willingness to contribute to anti-corruption efforts increased from 1% of net income in 2000 to 5% in 2005.
  • Filipinos' public morality ratings have remained high despite the political and economic crisis.
  • The incidence of hunger rose to 16.7% in December 2005, up from 12.8% in September, indicating increased economic hardship.
  • Despite economic hardship, Filipinos remain satisfied with their lives, happy, and expect a happy Christmas, as reflected in the December 2005 survey.

Statistics:

  • The incidence of bribery on income taxes decreased from 52% in 2000 to 36% in 2005.
  • The private sector's willingness to contribute to anti-corruption efforts increased from 1% of net income in 2000 to 5% in 2005.
  • The incidence of hunger rose to 16.7% in December 2005, up from 12.8% in September.
  • Satisfaction with life, happiness, and expectation of a happy Christmas rated high in December 2005, despite economic hardship.

Sources:

  • (PNA) 27-01 1814
  • Social Weather Station surveys (2000-2005)