September 28, 2003
"Report-a-Mistress" by SMS
An anti-corruption watchdog in the Philippines, The Citizens Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC), has set up a "report-a-mistress" hotline which the public can call or text-message to, to report any "extramarital affairs" conducted by governement officials, soldiers and policemen, that may result in corruption.
On the first day of the campaign, the group is reported to have received at least 500 calls, e-mails and text messages, according to the BBC, via Smart Mobs.
"Predominantly a Roman Catholic nation, many Filipino men have mistresses and even second families. Former President Joseph Estrada was well-known for his extra-marital affairs. He is thought to have kept his mistresses in palatial mansions.
The Philippines has been ranked the third most corrupt country in Asia, with an estimated $48bn lost through government corruption in the past 20 years".
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