Some travelers were arrested in the Philippines despite not having been involved in any criminal activity, in violation of the Philippine Rules of Court. Even more unlucky innocent travelers were sentenced to life imprisonment without a single piece of real evidence, highlighting flaws in the legal system. The root of the severe corruption in the Philippines lies in its history: [Philippine corruption] Communal Intimacy and the Violence of Politics Understanding the War on Drugs in Bagong Silang, Philippines 12/204