For the past few years, cases
related to corruption in the country gains too much attention. Philippines,
being one of the most corrupt nations in the world, was the main reason for
this. I know Aquino’s administration is very determined to solve this
issue. Then I wonder, about the changes
that Aquino did and the results of his actions to the past term which was known
where immense corruption issues happened.
I
need an answer. I browsed the internet and found some article regarding on
where is the Philippines today in the surveys about corruption. I read Philippines remains one of most corrupt countries—survey by Leila B. Salaverria, one of the articles
on the broadsheet Philippine Inquirer. She
confirmed that our country’s rank in the corruption survey improved but still,
in worst place. During the administration preceded by the current president,
Philippines was at 134th, in
2011 was at 129th both out of 178 countries and in 2012 placed 105th
over 176 countries. The immediate
actions of Aquino caused all of the change and helped change public perception in
the country. She said that urgent passing of Information Bill, impeachment
cases, enactment of a whistle-blower protection law and a law on campaign
finance reform to regulate campaign contributions and the adoption of a comprehensive
anti-corruption program are concrete examples of his work. “The leading
economies must lead by example and that they should see to it that their
institutions are fully transparent and their leaders held accountable,” she
quote. It was clear that anti-corruption programs are meaningless if the people
implementing won’t change.
If
we want something, we must want it badly. Changes are result of actions.
Undeniably, people have direct effect to change. It’s time to be responsible to
every actions we do and every words that our mouth utters for it can cause bad or ideal changes.