padrino system

Noun

Philippines uncountable

(Philippines) Corruption involving patronage, nepotism and favoritism, especially in politics and government.

Japanese Meaning

政治や政府において、親しい関係を利用して不正な利益供与（恩賞、縁故主義、えこひいきなど）が行われる腐敗システム。 / フィリピンなど特定地域で見られる、パトロナージュを基盤とする癒着政治や不透明な便宜供与の体系。

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Many citizens protested against the padrino system that allowed officials to appoint relatives and cronies to powerful positions.

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多くの市民は、公務員が親族や取り巻きを有力な地位に就かせることを可能にする後援や縁故主義、えこひいきに基づく制度に抗議した。

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(Philippines) Corruption involving patronage, nepotism and favoritism, especially in politics and government.

The Padrino System. The padrino plays an Important role in the Filipino family system. A padrino or godfather and a madrina or godmother for the child are chosen by the parents. A godparent should have several qualities. He should be of ...

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