Kaya Natin! Statement on Corruption at the AFP
Kaya Natin! Statement on Corruption at the AFP
We, the leaders of the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership, strongly condemn the “pabaon” system that has corrupted the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP, as an institution that supposedly protects the Filipino people and upholds the tenets of democracy, must remain opposed to any form of bribery, graft and corruption in any level within their ranks.
We continue to support the ongoing investigations being done by the Senate Blue Ribbon committee and the Department of Justice. We hope that these investigations will lead to the prosecution and eventual conviction of the perpetuators of these crimes.
We continue to believe that there are still many in the AFP whose integrity is unblemished and who continue to pursue honor and valor as men and women in service to the country. Let us continue to work with them to cleanse the ranks of the AFP of those who tarnish the name of the institution for their own personal interests.
Moreover, we strongly support and admire the courage shown by former state auditor Heidi Mendoza in her mission for truth and justice. We urge more well-meaning and patriotic Filipinos especially those in government to follow her lead and publicly reveal any information about graft and corruption happening in the country. We believe that it is only through the concerted efforts of good Filipinos like Mendoza that we can finally rid our country of corrupt and selfish leaders.
Let us always remember evil will prevail only when good men and women choose to do nothing.
Signed:
Among Ed Panlilio, former Governor, Pampanga
Teofisto Guingona III, Senator
Bolet Banal, Representative, Quezon City
Kaka Bag-ao, Representative, AKBAYAN
Teddy Baguilat, Jr., Representative, Ifugao
Neric Acosta, former Representative, Bukidnon
Sonia Lorenzo, former Mayor, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija
Roque Verzosa, Jr., Mayor, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
Florante Gerdan, former Mayor, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
Cecilia Clare Reyes, Mayor, Alicia, Isabela
Gloria Congco, Mayor, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
Valente Yap, Mayor, Bindoy, Negros Oriental
Shirlyn Macasarte, Board Member, North Cotabato
Janaree Disomimba, former Mayor, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur
Mabel Sunga-Acosta, former Councilor, Davao City
Fermin Mabulo, former Mayor, San Fernando, Camarines Sur
Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, former Councilor, Bacolod City
Francis Tinio, former Councilor, Binalonan, Pangasinan
Email us at kayanatin@yahoo.com or call us at (02) 434-1458
I am so glad to see your organization trying to do something about the unfortunate condition in our homeland, where members of the Heirarchy in government, military and business blatantly act with so much greed to deprive our own citizens of the opportunity to better ourselves.
The Military Generals and Admirals and other high ranking officials have no shame and it makes it so much worse because they are entrusted to protect us, and instead are involved in plunder unashamedly so. While the rank and file live in despicable conditons, the leaders are gorging themselves in immoral and despicable acts literaly stealing from the people without restraint.
Alam ko matagal na yan, pero it is time for the people to rise up and have their voices be heard and just like the EDSA people power movement of 25 years ago, there is a need to hold everyone in power accountable to the people. It is very embarrasing to the World to be known as one of the most if not the most corrupt nation in the World.
Wala na tayong hiya at sobrang kapal ang mga balat nila.
All over the Middle East we are seing the people rise up, from a dictator or two, we unfortunately have so many “dictators” in our country, all working together to enrich themselves to levels of pure greed at the cost of our people.
Just my humble thoughts on the matter,
Long live the People