Sustain vigilance
Corruption in the Philippines is not seasonal but a chronic disease that constantly thrives. Hence, vigilance against it must not stop; instead, it must intensify and be sustained at all costs. To relent is...
Hold them accountable
Corruption in government is not just a betrayal of public trust; it is outright theft from the people. When officials plunder funds, they are stealing from the taxes citizens dutifully pay and from the...
Lifestyle checks
The wealth and assets of many government officials often do not match their lawful income. This is why constant and consistent lifestyle checks are necessary. Only through such scrutiny can the truth about ill-gotten...
Spare no one
Flood-control projects in Eastern Visayas deserve scrutiny alongside those in other parts of the country. If the Senate is serious about uncovering anomalies within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), these projects...
Bleeding dry
The worsening graft and corruption in the Philippines are draining the country. The recent Senate probe on flood-control projects, riddled with anomalies from substandard work to ghost undertakings, merely scratches the surface. The scandal...
National pride
We are told to be proud of being Filipinos, to carry our nationality with honor. Yet pride is not simply declared; it must be earned and justified. With the kind of leaders the nation...