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padrino system en · NOUN

Etymology

From Tagalog padrino (“godfather”) + system, alluding to the compadrazgo system practiced by Filipino families.

Meanings

  1. (Philippine, Philippines, uncountable) corruption involving patronage, nepotism and favoritism, especially in politics and government
    • At least 70% of the respondents acknowledged the existence of the "padrino system" in the company. This padrino or compadre system is a Filipino value which is very common. 1988, Tomas Quintin D. Andres, Negotiating by Filipino Values:
    • The Padrino System. The padrino plays an Important role in the Filipino family system. A padrino or godfather and a madrina or godmother for the child are chosen by the parents. A godparent should have several qualities. He should be of ... 1969, Benicio T. Catapusan, Flora E. Diaz-Catapusan, Philippine Problems:
    • The padrino system came into extensive play, although corruption in government was minimal. During this period the padrino system became a source of strength for survival: from the perspective of the Filipino people it became an instrument […] 2005, Warayuth Sriwarakuel, Cultural Traditions and Contemporary Challenges in Southeast Asia: Hindu and Buddhist, CRVP, →ISBN, page 296:

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