In 2009, the World Bank complained about "systemic corruption and bid rigging" in Philippine public works projects.

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Pending corruption charges could scotch his bid, but pressure is mounting on Motsepe and other capitalists to share their riches.

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Mr Valerio, who worked closely with Lula's Workers' Party (PT), was giving testimony in a bid to reduce his 40-year sentence on corruption charges.

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