Mr.Aquino says he will immediately form an independent commission to investigate corruption allegations against Ms.Arroyo and other scandals under her term.

VOA: standard.2010.06.30

He left office in 2007. Although he has been dogged by several scandals, he has so far avoided prosecution.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

The scandals have eroded public confidence in the government, but Michael Partem sees a silver lining no one is above the law.

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

The scandals have eroded public support in the government and left many Israelis with the feeling that public officials are hopelessly corrupt.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

The image of made-in-China products has taken some negative hits in recent years, following scandals involving lead paint in toys and tainted food products.

VOA: standard.2010.01.11

Mr.Olmert is one of several senior Israeli officials who have recently been toppled by corruption scandals.

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

and he says he has "paid a heavy price." The Olmert case is one of several recent corruption scandals that have toppled senior officials.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

The LDP's popularity has fallen sharply in the past few years as it struggled with a weak economy and the aftermath of several corruption scandals.

VOA: standard.2009.07.13

And I am lucky to be here. It is great." For Catholics, Easter has been overshadowed by sex-abuse scandals in the Church, and accusations Pope Benedict did not do enough to discipline priests who abused children.

VOA: standard.2010.04.04