Corruption in values: A more serious problem
Now they are talking about another corruption case in relation to the agreement forged by the
The Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU), which is supposed to end this June 2008, intends to “contribute to the transformation of the
The importance of oil diplomacy among Asian countries was also cited in the agreement, but some are alarmed that the exercise of making a seismic study and exploration for oil may put our claims to the island and its resources at jeopardy. We understand the fears that have been raised surrounding this tripartite agreement and the involvement of powers-now-that-be,
In the meantime, the issue must not be used to further ill tactics by some to promote their political agenda at the expense of others. If it is a case of corruption against the administration in cahoots with
What worries me more is the cycle of corruption I see that erodes the Filipino’s ideals and values. Are we not corrupting the minds of small children when they are brought along by self-righteous NGOs to rallies claiming the benefits to be received are for them and who, based on this, are claiming to promote a cause? Are we not corrupting the minds of women when they are misled to think that they should take a militant stance and should have a dominant role in bringing a certain change in the current system? Are we not corrupting the minds of the youth by inciting them to join rallies staged in their very own campuses and involving them in sensationalizing personalities and issues during the hours they should be spending in the classroom and studying? Are we not corrupting ourselves and our whole being when we allow ourselves to be drawn to endless talk?
We are unknowingly fast creating and perpetuating a culture of corruption and even instilling it in young minds by the actions we take and the words we utter. I think it’s about time we promote a culture of hard work and discipline instead if we are serious in moving this nation to progress.
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