The document discusses corruption in the Philippines and the Catholic Church's response to address it. It notes that the Philippines ranks highly on indices of corruption and some of the most corrupt political leaders have come from the country. While the Church has made statements against corruption and established anticorruption programs, it is also acknowledged as being part of the problem, with corruption existing among clergy and unclear financial management. Addressing corruption requires sincere discernment and decision to confront it within the Church.

1. Confucius says…Confucius says…
““To put theTo put the worldworld right in order,right in order,
we must first put thewe must first put the nationnation in order;in order;
to put the nation in order,to put the nation in order,
we must first put thewe must first put the familyfamily in order;in order;
to put the family in order,to put the family in order,
we must first cultivate ourwe must first cultivate our personal lifepersonal life;;
we must first set ourwe must first set our heartshearts right.”right.”

2. ““Ours is a crippled nation, a wounded Church,Ours is a crippled nation, a wounded Church,
because we are crippled and woundedbecause we are crippled and wounded
individuals. If we hope to restore trust andindividuals. If we hope to restore trust and
credibility in the authorities we must know what iscredibility in the authorities we must know what is
in our power to control. We cannot control anotherin our power to control. We cannot control another
human being, but we can be in command ofhuman being, but we can be in command of
ourselves…It starts with restoring our brokenourselves…It starts with restoring our broken
relationship with God, a return to the Word.”relationship with God, a return to the Word.”
------Teresa Tunay.Teresa Tunay. Alay Kapwa Lenten Reflection (2006)Alay Kapwa Lenten Reflection (2006)

3. Corruption andCorruption and
CommunionCommunion
Struggling for Integrity inStruggling for Integrity in
Philippine Church and SocietyPhilippine Church and Society
Albert E. Alejo, SJ, PhDAlbert E. Alejo, SJ, PhD
JesuitJesuit Ehem!Ehem! Anticorruption ProgramAnticorruption Program

4. Corruption is an
age-old problem…
Ehem!Ehem!

5. Personal FeelingsPersonal Feelings
Sad and angrySad and angry about corruption. Corruption isabout corruption. Corruption is
violence. Corruption kills. It is the enemy of theviolence. Corruption kills. It is the enemy of the
public!public!
WorriedWorried of what is happening to those whoof what is happening to those who
try to live a life of integrity. Destroys missionarytry to live a life of integrity. Destroys missionary
witness.witness.
GuiltyGuilty for being part of a Church and anfor being part of a Church and an
educational system that seem at a loss in theeducational system that seem at a loss in the
face of the destruction of the public sphere.face of the destruction of the public sphere.
GladGlad that at least some people are doingthat at least some people are doing
something to curb corruption. I am part of thesomething to curb corruption. I am part of the
Ehem!Ehem! Anticorruption Program. There are othersAnticorruption Program. There are others
likelike DilaabDilaab who also fight for good governancewho also fight for good governance
from the religious motivation.from the religious motivation.

6. Present ChallengePresent Challenge
 Many problems in Philippine society are foundMany problems in Philippine society are found
within the Church. Among them, probably thewithin the Church. Among them, probably the
most tenacious and the most sensitive tomost tenacious and the most sensitive to
discuss isdiscuss is corruption, both among the lay faithfulcorruption, both among the lay faithful
and the church leaders.and the church leaders.
 Fighting corruption involves a sincereFighting corruption involves a sincere
discernment and a strong decision to workdiscernment and a strong decision to work
against this evil in all its forms and locations---against this evil in all its forms and locations---
even within the Church.even within the Church.
 Corruption is violence. It kills people. It destroysCorruption is violence. It kills people. It destroys
hope. The opposite virtue ishope. The opposite virtue is integrityintegrity. If. If
corruption is violence, then those who arecorruption is violence, then those who are
fighting corruption are working forfighting corruption are working for peace.peace.

7. Corruptionis the
abuseof public trust
forprivate gain.

8. Seriousness ofSeriousness of
CorruptionCorruption
in the Philippinesin the Philippines
 Our country ranks 8Our country ranks 8thth
most corrupt countries inmost corrupt countries in
the world; 1the world; 1STST
in Asia, where we arein Asia, where we are
considered the most Christian country.considered the most Christian country.
 Are we more corrupt now as a people thanAre we more corrupt now as a people than
before we were evangelized?before we were evangelized?

9. 10 most corrupt leaders in the world
1. Mohamed Suharto (Indonesian President, 1967-1998; est. loot: US$15-35 billion)
2. Ferdinand Marcos (Philippine President, 1972-1986; est. loot: US$5-10 billion)
3. Mobuto Sese Seko (President of Zaire, 1965-1997; est. loot: US$ 5 billion)
4. Sani Abacha (President of Nigeria, 1993-1998; loot: est. US$2-5 billion)
5. Slobodan Milosevic (Serbian President, 1989-2000; est. loot: US$1 billion)
6. Jean Claude Duvalier(Haiti President, 1971-1986; est. loot: US$300-800 million)
7. Alberto Fujimouri (President of Peru, 1990-2000; est. loot: US$600 million)
8. Pavlo Lazarenko (Ukrain Prime Minister, 1996-1997; est. loot: US114-200 million)
9. Arnoldo Aleman (Nicaraguan President, 1997-2002; est. loot: US$100 million)
10. Joseph Estrada (Philippine President, 1998-2001; est. loot: US$78-80 million)
TI-Global Corruption Report (2004)

10. 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Score
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
ASEAN Corruption Perception Indices (CPIs)
Source: Transparency International
2.77
2.69
3.05
3.3
3.6
2.8
2.9
2.6
2.5
2.6
2.5
Philippines, Nepal
9.26
8.8
8.66
9.1 9.1 9.1
9.2 9.3 9.4 9.3 9.4
Singapore
5.28 5.32 5.01
5.3
5.1
4.8
5.0
4.9
5.2
5.0
5.1
Malaysia
Laos3.3
3.2
2.79
3.3
3.06 3.03
3.2 3.2 3.2
3.3
3.6 3.8
Thailand
1.94
2.65
2.72
2.0
1.7 1.7
1.9 1.9 1.9
2.0 2.2
Indonesia
Vietnam
2.79
2.5 2.6 2.5 2.6
2.4
2.4 2.6
2.6
Myanmar
1.6
1.7
1.8

11. Corruption and Education

14. The Church’s responseThe Church’s response
to address the problemto address the problem

15. Thou Shalt Not Steal (1989)Thou Shalt Not Steal (1989)
Pastoral exhortation on Philippine PoliticsPastoral exhortation on Philippine Politics
(1997)(1997)
Let Integrity Flow Like A Stream (2003)Let Integrity Flow Like A Stream (2003)
Pastoral Statement on the presentPastoral Statement on the present
Political Situation (2003)Political Situation (2003)
PASTORAL STATEMENTSPASTORAL STATEMENTS

16.  CBCP tasked NASSA to represent the CatholicCBCP tasked NASSA to represent the Catholic
Church in the government-initiated Lifestyle CheckChurch in the government-initiated Lifestyle Check
– an anti-corruption initiative that monitors the– an anti-corruption initiative that monitors the
lifestyle of government officials.lifestyle of government officials.
 Along with the Presidential Anti-Graft CommissionAlong with the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission
(PAGC), the Office of the Ombudsman and civil(PAGC), the Office of the Ombudsman and civil
society groups, NASSA signed a memorandum ofsociety groups, NASSA signed a memorandum of
understanding committing itself and the diocesesunderstanding committing itself and the dioceses
under the social action network to the campaign forunder the social action network to the campaign for
good governance. To date, it has responded to twogood governance. To date, it has responded to two
PAGC requests for data verification.PAGC requests for data verification.
The LIFESTYLE CHECKThe LIFESTYLE CHECK

17. DILAAB: ADILAAB: A
CONTINUINGCONTINUING
JOURNEY OJOURNEY O
FHOPEFHOPE
DILAAB: ADILAAB: A
CONTINUINGCONTINUING
JOURNEY OJOURNEY O
FHOPEFHOPE
A Dilaab Sharing before theA Dilaab Sharing before the
EXPLORATORY GATHERING OF FAITH-EXPLORATORY GATHERING OF FAITH-
IMPELLED INIITATIVES AGAINST GRAFTIMPELLED INIITATIVES AGAINST GRAFT
AND CORRUPTIONAND CORRUPTION

18. Major as Police Reformer/Major as Police Reformer/
Priest turned GovernorPriest turned Governor
Making a Stand in HopeMaking a Stand in Hope

19. Making a Stand in Hope
Youth Lifestyle Check Tipsters Manual Consultation.

20. Making a Stand in HopeMaking a Stand in Hope
Bisrockers (Bisaya rockers) for
social transformation: the
youth are already part of the
present

21. A Prayer Gathering for justice concerning theA Prayer Gathering for justice concerning the
overpriced ASEAN Lamppost Scamoverpriced ASEAN Lamppost Scam
Making a Stand in HopeMaking a Stand in Hope

22. EheM!
Anticorruption Program
Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus

23. EHEM!EHEM! CHALLENGECHALLENGE
 Ehem!Ehem! Nationwide anticorruption seminars forNationwide anticorruption seminars for
government, religious, business and schoolgovernment, religious, business and school
sectors:sectors:
 Aha!Aha! Primer on Whistle Blowing (Manual,Primer on Whistle Blowing (Manual,
training, and legislative advocacy andtraining, and legislative advocacy and
networking)networking)
 Ehemplo:Ehemplo: Spirituality of Integrity in PublicSpirituality of Integrity in Public
Service (research, publication and reflection).Service (research, publication and reflection).
Documentation of good practices and witnessDocumentation of good practices and witness
storiesstories
 Ehem!Ehem! Video documentary and MTV onVideo documentary and MTV on
corruptioncorruption

24. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

25. SONGS
1)EHEMPLO
2) LIKHAIN MONG MULI
3) BAYANG MAY DANGAL
4. IPANALO ANG TOTOO
5. WALANG HIHINGI

26. POSTERS

28. BAYANG MAY DANGAL
Fr.Albert E. Alejo,SJ

29. Church as part of problemChurch as part of problem
 ‘‘There's a whole history to show that the Church,There's a whole history to show that the Church,
though part of the solution, is also part of thethough part of the solution, is also part of the
problem -- probably more the second than theproblem -- probably more the second than the
first. It's a Church, quite incidentally, that is itselffirst. It's a Church, quite incidentally, that is itself
cleaved into rich and poor, in part involuntarily --cleaved into rich and poor, in part involuntarily --
some parishes are poorer than others…As withsome parishes are poorer than others…As with
the society itself, the pocket of wealth andthe society itself, the pocket of wealth and
opulence at the top is matched by breathtakingopulence at the top is matched by breathtaking
deprivation below, a spectacular divide thatdeprivation below, a spectacular divide that
doesn't suggest it holds on to values conducivedoesn't suggest it holds on to values conducive
to honesty, or indeed Christianity.’to honesty, or indeed Christianity.’
 ——Conrado de QuirosConrado de Quiros

30. Sacred Space as Public SpaceSacred Space as Public Space
The Mass is not simply a liturgical practice. It is
also a social and even an economic event.
People enter the church and “find their place”:
some instinctively stay at the back, while some
prominent personalities would insist on
occupying the front row...Parents teach their kids
to be silent…The homilist tries to connect the
readings to contemporary issues, calls for prayer
for victims of disasters, announces leadership
training…For some, the mass is a simple
opportunity to learn how to use the
microphone…The church then becomes a
culture bearer, aside from being a sacrament
dispenser.

31. Church Donation as PublicChurch Donation as Public
TrustTrust
 On top of this, there is the circulation of money.
Parishioners hear the sound of the coins and
see who is donating the bigger amount…There
is even a second collection for a construction
project or in support of a missionary abroad. A
disturbing silence, though, is the rarity of
financial report coming from the church officials.
The inclusion of money, among other things
besides, places the Eucharist and the Church in
general, within the context of the brewing
interrogation of poverty and corruption in the
wider society: Where does the money go?

32. Bishop Broderick S. PabilloBishop Broderick S. Pabillo
““I propose that we seriously examineI propose that we seriously examine
ourselves: Do I use God to get money, or,ourselves: Do I use God to get money, or,
do I use money to get towards God? Wedo I use money to get towards God? We
who so preach to others to share, do wewho so preach to others to share, do we
also share?...also share?...
I dream of the time that there would be noI dream of the time that there would be no
priest in need because we share withpriest in need because we share with
each other.each other.
The gap between the rich and the poorThe gap between the rich and the poor
among our people will not be bridged ifamong our people will not be bridged if
among us priests, who are configured toamong us priests, who are configured to
Jesus Christ and preach love and sharing,Jesus Christ and preach love and sharing,
have rich and poor among us.”have rich and poor among us.”

33. Communion and CorruptionCommunion and Corruption
““I cannot praise you, for your gatherings areI cannot praise you, for your gatherings are
not for the better but for the worse…not for the better but for the worse…
When you gather together, there areWhen you gather together, there are
divisions among you. Each one eats atdivisions among you. Each one eats at
once his own food and while one isonce his own food and while one is
hungry, the other is getting drunk… Lethungry, the other is getting drunk… Let
each one, then, examine himself beforeeach one, then, examine himself before
eating the bread and drinking from theeating the bread and drinking from the
cup. Otherwise, he eats and drinks hiscup. Otherwise, he eats and drinks his
own condemnation.”own condemnation.” 1 Cor. 11: 17-291 Cor. 11: 17-29

34. CBCP statement (2003)CBCP statement (2003)
 ‘‘Today we point an accusing finger atToday we point an accusing finger at
ourselves…We are aware, too, that inourselves…We are aware, too, that in
other areas of Church life as in parishother areas of Church life as in parish
financial management, some Churchfinancial management, some Church
members and leaders, through loose andmembers and leaders, through loose and
dishonest stewardship, stray from the pathdishonest stewardship, stray from the path
of righteousness and integrity… CBCPof righteousness and integrity… CBCP
“Let Integrity Flow Like a Stream”’ (2003)“Let Integrity Flow Like a Stream”’ (2003)

35. NationalNational
CongresssCongresss
of the Clergyof the Clergy
SURVEY OF SPIRITUALITY ANDSURVEY OF SPIRITUALITY AND
LIFESTYLE OF THE CLERGYLIFESTYLE OF THE CLERGY
1. Indecent lifestyle1. Indecent lifestyle
2. Factors that weaken2. Factors that weaken
the Churchthe Church

36. Indecent LifestyleIndecent Lifestyle
 Material attachment and extravagance (1363)Material attachment and extravagance (1363)
46.8%46.8%
 Sexual relations with women/Homosexual liaisonSexual relations with women/Homosexual liaison
and activities (751) 25.9%and activities (751) 25.9%
 Habitual recourse to worldly good time, drinking,Habitual recourse to worldly good time, drinking,
etc. (309) 10.6%etc. (309) 10.6%
 Closeness to the rich and powerful/identificationCloseness to the rich and powerful/identification
with the ruling elite (266) 9.1%with the ruling elite (266) 9.1%
 Air of superiority, ‘bossiness’ and with circle ofAir of superiority, ‘bossiness’ and with circle of
favorites (214) 7.4%favorites (214) 7.4%

37. Factors that WeakenFactors that Weaken
the Institutional Churchthe Institutional Church
 Lack of transparency/honesty in theLack of transparency/honesty in the
management of Church resources (1495)management of Church resources (1495)
51.4%51.4%
 Arrogance and abuse of power (404)Arrogance and abuse of power (404)
13.9%13.9%
 Clerical intrigues and politics that destroyClerical intrigues and politics that destroy
their presbyteral unity (934) 32.1%their presbyteral unity (934) 32.1%

38. Church as example and witnessChurch as example and witness
““The clergy’s inability to manage the ChurchThe clergy’s inability to manage the Church
resources due to plain and simple dishonestyresources due to plain and simple dishonesty
militates against very basic human and Gospelmilitates against very basic human and Gospel
values. . . And in a country where corruption isvalues. . . And in a country where corruption is
woven into every fiber of its societal institution,woven into every fiber of its societal institution,
people expect the Church to lead the moralpeople expect the Church to lead the moral
crusade, to witness to responsible governancecrusade, to witness to responsible governance
and pastoral care. Should this Church be foundand pastoral care. Should this Church be found
wanting in this transparent, Gospel-inspiredwanting in this transparent, Gospel-inspired
stewardship of resources, because the leadersstewardship of resources, because the leaders
themselves have failed to practice what itthemselves have failed to practice what it
preaches, the institutional Church weakens itspreaches, the institutional Church weakens its
moral foundation and credible leadership?”moral foundation and credible leadership?”[1][1]

39. Eleventh Synod of BishopsEleventh Synod of Bishops
“The Eucharist, Source and Summit of the“The Eucharist, Source and Summit of the
Life and Mission of the Church”Life and Mission of the Church”
““Those who share in the Eucharist mustThose who share in the Eucharist must
commit themselves to creating peace incommit themselves to creating peace in
our world, which is marked by violence,our world, which is marked by violence,
war and, especially today, by terrorism,war and, especially today, by terrorism,
economiceconomic corruptioncorruption and sexualand sexual
exploitation. The conditions for buildingexploitation. The conditions for building
true peace are the restoration of justice,true peace are the restoration of justice,
reconciliation and forgiveness."reconciliation and forgiveness."
Proposition No. 48 (2005)Proposition No. 48 (2005)

40. Catholic SchoolsCatholic Schools
 ‘‘Many graduates of Catholic schools haveMany graduates of Catholic schools have
been successful economically andbeen successful economically and
politically but they have also contributed topolitically but they have also contributed to
the dismal economic and politicalthe dismal economic and political
imbalances existing in our country’imbalances existing in our country’
(Plenary Council of the Philippines II, no.(Plenary Council of the Philippines II, no.
267)267)

41. CBCP Call for ActionCBCP Call for Action
 ““Awareness is not enough…We challengeAwareness is not enough…We challenge newnew
groups to organize themselves and address thisgroups to organize themselves and address this
problem in their respective sectors...problem in their respective sectors... We urge allWe urge all
our Catholic institutions, schools, parishes,our Catholic institutions, schools, parishes,
religious organizations and movements, and thereligious organizations and movements, and the
Basic Ecclesial Communities to emphasizeBasic Ecclesial Communities to emphasize
value formation, especially in the family, and tovalue formation, especially in the family, and to
throw themselves vigorously into the campaign.throw themselves vigorously into the campaign.
We encourage them to use theWe encourage them to use the ‘‘Ehem!Ehem! A ManualA Manual
for Deepening involvement in Combatingfor Deepening involvement in Combating
Corruption.’”Corruption.’”

42. Tapping World ReligionsTapping World Religions
The prevention and eradication of corruption calls forThe prevention and eradication of corruption calls for
a comprehensive approach, for any one person,a comprehensive approach, for any one person,
group or even nation is, by itself, inadequate.group or even nation is, by itself, inadequate.
The world’s religions that contain, maintain andThe world’s religions that contain, maintain and
promote the wisdom of the ages are also one of thepromote the wisdom of the ages are also one of the
most effective areas of human endeavor for themost effective areas of human endeavor for the
nurture, clarification and elevation of human moralitynurture, clarification and elevation of human morality
and ethics.and ethics.
New alliances tapping these well-springs of expertiseNew alliances tapping these well-springs of expertise
and motivation are imperative. In this light, theand motivation are imperative. In this light, the
growing interest of manygrowing interest of many men and women ofmen and women of
conscienceconscience in the emerging global network ofin the emerging global network of
international and interreligious Peace Councils is ainternational and interreligious Peace Councils is a
sign of the common felt-need to prevent ongoingsign of the common felt-need to prevent ongoing
moral decline.moral decline.

43. But there is hope!But there is hope!
““The managers give Local Church LeadersThe managers give Local Church Leaders
the highest rating for sincerity in fightingthe highest rating for sincerity in fighting
corruption”corruption” ----The 2006 SWS Survey ofThe 2006 SWS Survey of
Enterprises on Corruption. (6 July 2006).Enterprises on Corruption. (6 July 2006).
Net +71, which the study classifies asNet +71, which the study classifies as Very GoodVery Good (over +50). Their ratings of the Supreme Court(over +50). Their ratings of the Supreme Court
and the Social Security System are classified asand the Social Security System are classified as GoodGood (+31 to +50 range). Considered(+31 to +50 range). Considered ModerateModerate
(+11 to +30 range) are: the Department of Health, the City/Municipal Government, and the(+11 to +30 range) are: the Department of Health, the City/Municipal Government, and the
Sandiganbayan or anti-graft court. RatedSandiganbayan or anti-graft court. Rated MediocreMediocre (-11 to +11 range, indistinguishable from(-11 to +11 range, indistinguishable from
zero) are: Trial Courts, COA, the Ombudsman, the Government Service Insurance System, thezero) are: Trial Courts, COA, the Ombudsman, the Government Service Insurance System, the
Department of Education, and DBM. The negative categories areDepartment of Education, and DBM. The negative categories are PoorPoor (-11 to –30 range):(-11 to –30 range):
PCGG, the Office of the President, the Senate, the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, AFP,PCGG, the Office of the President, the Senate, the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, AFP,
DOJ, Department of Transportation and Communications, and the Department of Agriculture;DOJ, Department of Transportation and Communications, and the Department of Agriculture;
BadBad (-31 to –50 range): DILG, PNP, LTO, DENR, the House of Representatives; and(-31 to –50 range): DILG, PNP, LTO, DENR, the House of Representatives; and Very BadVery Bad
(below –50): BIR, Commission on Elections, DPWH, and Bureau of Customs. The SSS (Net(below –50): BIR, Commission on Elections, DPWH, and Bureau of Customs. The SSS (Net
+38), GSIS (+5), DOTC (-22), DA (-24), Comelec (-59), and Local Church Leaders (+71) were+38), GSIS (+5), DOTC (-22), DA (-24), Comelec (-59), and Local Church Leaders (+71) were
included in the sincerity ratings for the first time in 2006.”included in the sincerity ratings for the first time in 2006.”

44. Implications for EducationalImplications for Educational
and Family Ministryand Family Ministry
 We must realign our values formation withWe must realign our values formation with
good citizenship and good governance. Charitygood citizenship and good governance. Charity
begins at home, but it should not end there!begins at home, but it should not end there!
 Our homes shall be a school for the kind ofOur homes shall be a school for the kind of
love that goes beyond kinship and family ties,love that goes beyond kinship and family ties,
but reaches out to social and environmentalbut reaches out to social and environmental
concerns.concerns.
 Our homes shall be a training ground for hardOur homes shall be a training ground for hard
and honest work, for simple lifestyle, forand honest work, for simple lifestyle, for
harmony with nature, for a profound reverenceharmony with nature, for a profound reverence
for the value of words and a deep disdain forfor the value of words and a deep disdain for
deception and untruth.deception and untruth.

45. APPEAL TO CATHOLICAPPEAL TO CATHOLIC
SCHOOLSSCHOOLS
 ““Alma Mater Check” and “Check mate”Alma Mater Check” and “Check mate”
 Anti-cheating school policyAnti-cheating school policy
 Review of Sports developmentReview of Sports development
 Review of contests and debatesReview of contests and debates
 Review of recollections and exposuresReview of recollections and exposures
 Review of alumni programsReview of alumni programs
 Review of our charity workReview of our charity work
 Develop a culture of profound respect forDevelop a culture of profound respect for
wordswords

46. Lay Mission in PoliticsLay Mission in Politics
 Idolatry of power, egoism and corruption that areIdolatry of power, egoism and corruption that are
directed at persons in government…or politicaldirected at persons in government…or political
parties, as well as the common opinion thatparties, as well as the common opinion that
participating in politics is an absolute moralparticipating in politics is an absolute moral
danger, does not in the least justify eitherdanger, does not in the least justify either
skepticism or an absence on the part ofskepticism or an absence on the part of
Christians in public life.Christians in public life.
 Vatican Council II says: "The Church regards asVatican Council II says: "The Church regards as
worthy of praise and consideration the work ofworthy of praise and consideration the work of
those who, as a service to others, dedicatethose who, as a service to others, dedicate
themselves to the public good of the state andthemselves to the public good of the state and
undertake the burdens of this task."[150] (CL42)undertake the burdens of this task."[150] (CL42)

47. Integrity, as spirituality, isIntegrity, as spirituality, is
more than fighting corruptionmore than fighting corruption
1.1. Discernment:Discernment: Finding out what is true.Finding out what is true.
““Hanapin at harapin angHanapin at harapin ang totoototoo.”.”
2.2. Commitment:Commitment: Doing what is right.Doing what is right.
““Gawin ngGawin ng tamatama.”.”
3.3. Pronouncement:Pronouncement: Saying what is real.Saying what is real.
““Magsabi nangMagsabi nang tapattapat.”.”

48. Why is Personal IntegrityWhy is Personal Integrity
Linked with Public Integrity?Linked with Public Integrity?
Political parties have no real principles andPolitical parties have no real principles and
agenda, and so people focus more onagenda, and so people focus more on
personality.personality.
Media have learned to expose personal scandalMedia have learned to expose personal scandal
because of liberalism in libel accusation.because of liberalism in libel accusation.
Women’s groups and religious groups haveWomen’s groups and religious groups have
questioned the validity of the traditionalquestioned the validity of the traditional
separation between public and private lives.separation between public and private lives.

49. Integrity by Staying in Public PostIntegrity by Staying in Public Post
Why stay in your public post when you seeWhy stay in your public post when you see
corruption going on?corruption going on?
1.1. Your motivation is to reform from the inside.Your motivation is to reform from the inside.
Oath of office is a promise to be fulfilled.Oath of office is a promise to be fulfilled.
2.2. You believe you are effective in a particularYou believe you are effective in a particular
role or office.role or office.
Note: Check the truth of the two assumptions.Note: Check the truth of the two assumptions.
Beware of self-deception.Beware of self-deception.

50. Integrity in ResigningIntegrity in Resigning
Why leave the office? In some cases, the way ofWhy leave the office? In some cases, the way of
integrity is to resign from your position.integrity is to resign from your position.
 Personal commitment and stamina.Personal commitment and stamina.
 Obligations of particular office have changed.Obligations of particular office have changed.
 One is no longer effective or listened to.One is no longer effective or listened to.
Note: It is good to keep resigning as an option.Note: It is good to keep resigning as an option.
One must not always resort to excuses, suchOne must not always resort to excuses, such
as “following orders” or “wala akongas “following orders” or “wala akong
magagawa.”magagawa.”

51. Integrity in WhistleblowingIntegrity in Whistleblowing
Why should a person risk job and life to exposeWhy should a person risk job and life to expose
anomalies?anomalies?
1. Right motivation: justice and the common good,1. Right motivation: justice and the common good,
not personal vendettanot personal vendetta
2. Explored regular forums for airing complaints.2. Explored regular forums for airing complaints.
3. Technical and spiritual preparation.3. Technical and spiritual preparation.
Note: Please see “Aha! Citizens Primer onNote: Please see “Aha! Citizens Primer on
Whistleblowing”Whistleblowing”

52. SPECIFIC CHALLENGES TO THESPECIFIC CHALLENGES TO THE
CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINESCHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES
1. Critical collaboration with government1. Critical collaboration with government
anticorruption programanticorruption program
 Consolidate the gains from working with Ombudsman’sConsolidate the gains from working with Ombudsman’s
office, Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, etc.office, Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, etc.
 Push for electoral reform; Identify and support alternativePush for electoral reform; Identify and support alternative
candidates and parties for local and national positions.candidates and parties for local and national positions.
 Support anticorruption legislative agenda, e.g. Bill on theSupport anticorruption legislative agenda, e.g. Bill on the
protection of whistleblowers, etc.protection of whistleblowers, etc.
 Push for the implementation of international documentsPush for the implementation of international documents
and instruments against corruptionand instruments against corruption
 Serve as whistleblower on key corruption issuesServe as whistleblower on key corruption issues

53. 2. Monitoring of peace and development2. Monitoring of peace and development
funds in post-conflict Mindanaofunds in post-conflict Mindanao
 Help in designing information and communicationHelp in designing information and communication
plan for the peace equity monitoring that shouldplan for the peace equity monitoring that should
follow the signing of the peace agreement withfollow the signing of the peace agreement with
the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
 Network with civil society, business, religiousNetwork with civil society, business, religious
groups and funding agencies for the training ofgroups and funding agencies for the training of
former combatants in public management.former combatants in public management.
 Demand strict check on foreign and localDemand strict check on foreign and local
corporations, especially those in extractivecorporations, especially those in extractive
industries, e.g. mining.industries, e.g. mining.

54. 3. Mobilizing Church resources for3. Mobilizing Church resources for
corruption prevention and prosecutioncorruption prevention and prosecution
 House cleaning of Church institutions: Dioceses, parishes,House cleaning of Church institutions: Dioceses, parishes,
religious and school institutions. Clarify issue of taxation.religious and school institutions. Clarify issue of taxation.
 Teach accounting and accountability to seminarians andTeach accounting and accountability to seminarians and
priests. Allow for greater participation of the laity inpriests. Allow for greater participation of the laity in
handling Church resources.handling Church resources.
 Challenge Church-run schools to align their instruction,Challenge Church-run schools to align their instruction,
research and extension with the demands of goodresearch and extension with the demands of good
governance and citizenshipgovernance and citizenship
 Challenge the political and economic elite (a good numberChallenge the political and economic elite (a good number
of them being our alumni) through more propheticof them being our alumni) through more prophetic
preaching on integrity and against corruptionpreaching on integrity and against corruption
 Serve as convenor of debates on corruption issues andServe as convenor of debates on corruption issues and
link among local and international solidarity network groupslink among local and international solidarity network groups

55. 4. Muslim and Christian interfaith dialogue4. Muslim and Christian interfaith dialogue
and cooperation against corruption andand cooperation against corruption and
for good governancefor good governance
 Research and report the connection betweenResearch and report the connection between
corruption and violence. Corruptioncorruption and violence. Corruption isis violence;violence;
fighting corruption is working for peace.fighting corruption is working for peace.
 Challenge Muslim and Christian dialogue toChallenge Muslim and Christian dialogue to
expand its scope to include the issue ofexpand its scope to include the issue of
corruption and the promotion of integrity in publiccorruption and the promotion of integrity in public
service.service.
 Integrate possible lessons that can be learnedIntegrate possible lessons that can be learned
from indigenous peoples’ culture of sharing andfrom indigenous peoples’ culture of sharing and
indigenous conflict resolutionindigenous conflict resolution

56. 5.Develop new pastoral and5.Develop new pastoral and
cultural approachescultural approaches
a. Strengthen whistleblowers and reformers who area. Strengthen whistleblowers and reformers who are
fighting corruption; provide safe houses for thosefighting corruption; provide safe houses for those
who have death threats, as necessary. And praywho have death threats, as necessary. And pray
for those who have been killed for this cause.for those who have been killed for this cause.
b. Support those who are corrupt in their painfulb. Support those who are corrupt in their painful
struggle to reform their lives. (Zaccheuses in ourstruggle to reform their lives. (Zaccheuses in our
society?)society?)
c. Sustain the discipline and energy of those who arec. Sustain the discipline and energy of those who are
still doing well in their service.still doing well in their service.

57. Ethics and Spirituality of Whistleblowing
The beheading of Longino, the Roman
soldier who, according to the version of the
Pasyon, refused to be bribed to lie about
the resurrection of Jesus.
And he stuck to his new found meaning in
life even to the point of losing his head.
This sacrifice is symbolized by the huge,
colorful mask, rolling down the hill, after
being cut off by the death-dealing axe of
those who could not stand the truth of
God’s offer of salvation.

58. SONG OF INTEGRITY (Psalm 15)SONG OF INTEGRITY (Psalm 15)
1 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?1 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill? Who may live on your holy hill?
2 She whose walk is blameless2 She whose walk is blameless
and who does what is righteous, and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from her heart who speaks the truth from her heart
3 and has no slander on her tongue,3 and has no slander on her tongue,
who does her neighbor no wrong who does her neighbor no wrong
and casts no slur on her friends, and casts no slur on her friends,

59. SONG OF INTEGRITY (Psalm 15)SONG OF INTEGRITY (Psalm 15)
4 who despises a vile man4 who despises a vile man
but honors those who fear the LORD, but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath who keeps his oath
even when it hurts, even when it hurts,
5 who lends her money without usury5 who lends her money without usury
and does not accept a bribe against and does not accept a bribe against
the innocent.the innocent.
She who does these things She who does these things
will never be shaken. will never be shaken.

60. It’s time for creative self-critique!It’s time for creative self-critique!