Eric Vincent Batalla
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1126264 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Eric Vincent Batalla |
| PRENOMES | Eric Vincent |
| SOBRENOME | Batalla |
| ASSINATURA | BATALLA E V |
| AFILIAÇÕES | De La Salle University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4423-1607 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 9 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1999 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Strong presidents and grand corruption scandals in the Philippines
Purpose This paper provides evidence from the Philippines that strong presidents (termed here as hyper-presidents) have failed to address systemic corruption despite their anti-corruption rhetoric and promises. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a case study methodology to review how “strong presidents” have dealt with the problem of corruption in the Philippines and to examine their handling of grand corruption scandals. Data were collec…
Grand corruption scandals in the Philippines
Purpose The purpose of this article is to analyse the weaknesses of governance institutions in constraining grand corruption arising from the government procurement of large foreign-funded infrastructure projects in the Philippines. The weaknesses are revealed in the description and analysis of two major scandals, namely, the construction of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant during the Marcos era and the National Broadband Network project of the Arr…
Police corruption and its control in the Philippines
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse police corruption in the Philippines and to assess measures to control it. Design/methodology/approach The paper identifies the causes of police corruption and assesses anti-corruption measures adopted by the Philippine National Police and other agencies. The paper utilizes surveys, interviews, reported cases and official documents to determine the extent of police corruption, identify its causes an…
Church-State Separation and Challenging Issues Concerning Religion
In its declaration of principles, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for the separation of Church and State. While the principle honors distinctions between temporal and spiritual functions, both Church and State maintain a unique and cooperative relationship geared towards the common good. However, traditional boundaries governing political and religious agency have been crossed during Duterte's presidency causing a conflict between leade…
A Survey of Political Interference Patterns and Modalities in National Roadworks in the Philippines
This study surveys and describes the patterns or modalities of political interference in national roadworks in the Philippines based on an examination of the literature and interviews using process-level frameworks, specifically the project management cycle and the budget cycle framework. Political interference here refers to non-legitimate interventions by politicians in government processes and programs. We argue that it is a form of political …
Divided Politics and Economic Growth in the Philippines
As the 2016 elections drew near and the prospects of a Rodrigo Duterte presidency became stronger, there were concerns that the economy might be adversely affected by the expected political volatility under the new regime. Since the start of the campaign season, Duterte had been rocking the establishment through controversial pronouncements and outbursts, attracting the enmity of leaders of the Catholic Church, the United States, and the United N…
Treading the straight and righteous path
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the anti-corruption performance of the Philippine government, particularly under the leadership of President Benigno Aquino III. Design/methodology/approach – The paper evaluates the anti-corruption measures as represented by pertinent laws as well as anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) under the Aquino administration. Findings – The Aquino government has exercised remarkable political will in acting …
Entrepreneurship and Philippine Development
Assessments of Philippine development performance raise questions about the quantity and quality of Filipino entrepreneurship. Despite the early attempt at industrialization, industrial entrepreneurship has failed to flourish in the country. Is industrial entrepreneurship constrained more by cultural limitations than by political and economic factors? This paper provides a brief historical survey of Philippine entrepreneurship and development. It…
Zaibatsu Development in the Philippines
This article discusses the ability of the family firm to grow for several generatiens by examining the case of the Ayala group in the Philippines.Such an ability, called here as generational growth, has been the subject of debate regarding the future of the family firm and the zaibatsu, which Kyoto University NII-Electronic Library Service KyotoUniversity E. V. C. BA'rALLA: Zaibatsu Develepment in the Philippines case of the Ayala group of the Ph…
Divided Politics and Economic Growth in the Philippines
As the 2016 elections drew near and the prospects of a Rodrigo Duterte presidency became stronger, there were concerns that the economy might be adversely affected by the expected political volatility under the new regime. Since the start of the campaign season, Duterte had been rocking the establishment through controversial pronouncements and outbursts, attracting the enmity of leaders of the Catholic Church, the United States, and the United N…
Treading the straight and righteous path
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the anti-corruption performance of the Philippine government, particularly under the leadership of President Benigno Aquino III. Design/methodology/approach – The paper evaluates the anti-corruption measures as represented by pertinent laws as well as anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) under the Aquino administration. Findings – The Aquino government has exercised remarkable political will in acting …
Church-State Separation and Challenging Issues Concerning Religion
In its declaration of principles, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for the separation of Church and State. While the principle honors distinctions between temporal and spiritual functions, both Church and State maintain a unique and cooperative relationship geared towards the common good. However, traditional boundaries governing political and religious agency have been crossed during Duterte's presidency causing a conflict between leade…
Grand corruption scandals in the Philippines
Purpose The purpose of this article is to analyse the weaknesses of governance institutions in constraining grand corruption arising from the government procurement of large foreign-funded infrastructure projects in the Philippines. The weaknesses are revealed in the description and analysis of two major scandals, namely, the construction of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant during the Marcos era and the National Broadband Network project of the Arr…
Police corruption and its control in the Philippines
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse police corruption in the Philippines and to assess measures to control it. Design/methodology/approach The paper identifies the causes of police corruption and assesses anti-corruption measures adopted by the Philippine National Police and other agencies. The paper utilizes surveys, interviews, reported cases and official documents to determine the extent of police corruption, identify its causes an…
A Survey of Political Interference Patterns and Modalities in National Roadworks in the Philippines
This study surveys and describes the patterns or modalities of political interference in national roadworks in the Philippines based on an examination of the literature and interviews using process-level frameworks, specifically the project management cycle and the budget cycle framework. Political interference here refers to non-legitimate interventions by politicians in government processes and programs. We argue that it is a form of political …
Zaibatsu Development in the Philippines
This article discusses the ability of the family firm to grow for several generatiens by examining the case of the Ayala group in the Philippines.Such an ability, called here as generational growth, has been the subject of debate regarding the future of the family firm and the zaibatsu, which Kyoto University NII-Electronic Library Service KyotoUniversity E. V. C. BA'rALLA: Zaibatsu Develepment in the Philippines case of the Ayala group of the Ph…
Entrepreneurship and Philippine Development
Assessments of Philippine development performance raise questions about the quantity and quality of Filipino entrepreneurship. Despite the early attempt at industrialization, industrial entrepreneurship has failed to flourish in the country. Is industrial entrepreneurship constrained more by cultural limitations than by political and economic factors? This paper provides a brief historical survey of Philippine entrepreneurship and development. It…
Treading the straight and righteous path
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the anti-corruption performance of the Philippine government, particularly under the leadership of President Benigno Aquino III. Design/methodology/approach – The paper evaluates the anti-corruption measures as represented by pertinent laws as well as anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) under the Aquino administration. Findings – The Aquino government has exercised remarkable political will in acting …
Divided Politics and Economic Growth in the Philippines
As the 2016 elections drew near and the prospects of a Rodrigo Duterte presidency became stronger, there were concerns that the economy might be adversely affected by the expected political volatility under the new regime. Since the start of the campaign season, Duterte had been rocking the establishment through controversial pronouncements and outbursts, attracting the enmity of leaders of the Catholic Church, the United States, and the United N…
A Survey of Political Interference Patterns and Modalities in National Roadworks in the Philippines
This study surveys and describes the patterns or modalities of political interference in national roadworks in the Philippines based on an examination of the literature and interviews using process-level frameworks, specifically the project management cycle and the budget cycle framework. Political interference here refers to non-legitimate interventions by politicians in government processes and programs. We argue that it is a form of political …
Police corruption and its control in the Philippines
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse police corruption in the Philippines and to assess measures to control it. Design/methodology/approach The paper identifies the causes of police corruption and assesses anti-corruption measures adopted by the Philippine National Police and other agencies. The paper utilizes surveys, interviews, reported cases and official documents to determine the extent of police corruption, identify its causes an…
Church-State Separation and Challenging Issues Concerning Religion
In its declaration of principles, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for the separation of Church and State. While the principle honors distinctions between temporal and spiritual functions, both Church and State maintain a unique and cooperative relationship geared towards the common good. However, traditional boundaries governing political and religious agency have been crossed during Duterte's presidency causing a conflict between leade…
Grand corruption scandals in the Philippines
Purpose The purpose of this article is to analyse the weaknesses of governance institutions in constraining grand corruption arising from the government procurement of large foreign-funded infrastructure projects in the Philippines. The weaknesses are revealed in the description and analysis of two major scandals, namely, the construction of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant during the Marcos era and the National Broadband Network project of the Arr…
Strong presidents and grand corruption scandals in the Philippines
Purpose This paper provides evidence from the Philippines that strong presidents (termed here as hyper-presidents) have failed to address systemic corruption despite their anti-corruption rhetoric and promises. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a case study methodology to review how “strong presidents” have dealt with the problem of corruption in the Philippines and to examine their handling of grand corruption scandals. Data were collec…
Political science (8 obras) · Economics (7 obras) · Philippine History and Culture (7 obras) · Politics (7 obras) · Law (6 obras) · Law (5 obras) · Development economics (4 obras) · Language change (4 obras) · Government (linguistics (3 obras) · Originality (3 obras)