Whistleblowers in the Philippines have played pivotal roles in bringing corruption to light. What happens to them after their exposes?

Whistleblowers in the Philippines play a crucial role in exposing government corruption.

Their actions often place them at the center of scandals bringing murky government dealings to the public eye.

One of the current whistleblowers making waves is former Department of Education undersecretary Gloria Mercado. She’s calling out alleged corruption in the education sector, which was once overseen by Vice President Sara Duterte.

Rappler looks back at some of the most prominent whistleblowers in recent history — what roles they played in exposing corruption and what revealing the truth brought to them.

Based on the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, corruption is defined as the unlawful act of public officers persuading or influencing others to violate rules and regulations or engaging in misconduct related to their official duties for personal gain. This includes receiving gifts or benefits in connection with government contracts, transactions, or the granting of permits and licenses, ultimately causing undue injury to any party or providing unwarranted advantages.

Joseph Ocol in Clark Expo

Joseph Ocol exposed the irregularities he uncovered in the 1998 Philippine Centennial Expo project in Clark, where he served as head executive assistant to former Clark Development Corporation president and CEO Romeo David.

In 1999, he went public...

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