Breaking the Silence E-Book

Manuel Bulseco III

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

 To educate and encourage civilians to have the right perspective and courage to help reduce the different forms of corruption internally & externally, within the a person character and nation. 

Leseprobe

Manuel Bulseco III

Breaking the Silence

Barriers to Whistleblowing in Developing Countries like the Philippines

Developing countries such as the Philippines and the cycle of corruption within the institution, system, cultures, beliefs and family orientation should be address and to help the different international agencies and implementations of the different laws reduce the multifaceted of corrupt practices. We need more civilians and individuals to have the right perspective and understanding. We need more young people to have the courage and integrity to stand against the different corrupt practices passed by generation after generation. BookRix GmbH & Co. KG81371 Munich

Introduction

Whistleblowing is often lauded as a courageous act that exposes wrongdoing and promotes accountability within organizations and governments. However, the decision to blow the whistle is far from straightforward, particularly in developing countries like the Philippines. As a native Filipino, there are a lot of hindrances that our own civilians encountered aside from the deep cycle of corruption within our nation, from the institutions, cultures, wrong beliefs, implementation of laws, educational programs, as well as our own logical and psychological aspects that are considered to be barriers to hindering our progress as a nation.

Developing countries such as the Philippines have a lot of potential to develop in terms of their economies, nation-building, their own sources of agriculture, the development and implementation of laws, and their people. However, in order to have a strong foundation for the development of our own potential, we need to address and take seriously the different solutions that we can offer our government and people to alleviate the level of perceived corruption within our nation.

In this article, we will explore the multifaceted barriers that hinder civilians' psychological and logical aspects when considering whistleblowing in such contexts, not only here in our own nation but also in other developing countries.

Fear of Retaliation

One of the most significant barriers to whistleblowing is the genuine fear of retaliation. In developing countries like the Philippines, where institutions might be less transparent and corruption is more prevalent, whistleblowers face a heightened risk of reprisals. This fear can paralyze potential whistleblowers, as they worry about losing their job, their personal safety, or facing legal consequences.

Developing countries such as the Philippines, where corruption is conducted from day to day and as a way of life, Rationalization plays an important role in why many of us, as regular citizens, do not speak up and are afraid to tackle the different forms of corruption that we regularly experience among our family members, co-workers, employers, government officers, or even those individuals that are part of a religious group or bible class.

As a content creator of the topic, I usually experienced the psychological phenomenon of retaliation, where the collective group and collectivist who exercise small scale corruption via emotions thought of their victim. In a nation like ours, where the rate of poverty is still high, unethical behavior, cultural beliefs, and being among a collectivist nation are natural aspects of day-to-day life for our civilians.

Large institutions and their management and jurisdiction should have consistent, transparent, and educational programs that will provide enough understanding when it comes to these sensitive topics that most of our civilians do not want to talk about.