18/10/2026
ANDYAN ANG MGA ORIGINAL NA CORRUPT.
"WHY IS THE PHILIPPINES ALWAYS RANKED AMONG THE MOST CORRUPT COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD?โ
This video was taken from the impeachment trial of former Chief Justice Renato Corona, where Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago served as one of the senator-judges.
During her speech, she raised a powerful question about corruption in the Philippines. She spoke with conviction and challenged the people around her to reflect on the issue. Her words reminded everyone that no one should be too quick to judge others while ignoring their own shortcomings.
She was never afraid to speak her mind, even in front of her fellow senators. Her speech remains a reminder of the importance of accountability, integrity, and equal application of the law.
If Senator Miriam were still alive today, many Filipinos would surely be interested in hearing her views on the country's current situation, especially the continuing concerns about corruption and good governance.
Looking at the corruption issues we continue to hear about today, may pag-asa pa bang magbago ang Pilipinas?
Marami nang taon ang lumipas, pero paulit-ulit pa rin nating naririnig ang mga usapin tungkol sa corruption. May mga lider na noon pa man ay nasa puwesto na, at may mga pangalan ding patuloy na nakikita sa ating politika.
Pero sa tagal ng panahon, ano na nga ba ang tunay na nagbago? Umunlad ba ang buhay ng ordinaryong Pilipino sa paraang nararapat? Mas naging maayos ba ang serbisyo publiko? At higit sa lahat, napapanagot ba ang mga opisyal na sangkot sa mga iregularidad?
Hindi sapat na puro pangako lang ang marinig natin. Kailangan natin ng transparency, accountability, at konkretong resulta. Karapatan ng bawat Pilipino na magtanong at maningil ng maayos na pamamahala, anuman ang partido o pangalan ng mga nakaupo sa gobyerno.
Hanggang ganito na lang ba tayo, o may pag-asa pa tayong makakita ng tunay na pagbabago?
Kawawang Pilipinas. Kawawang mamamayang Pilipino na patuloy na umaasa sa isang gobyernong tapat, makatarungan, at tunay na naglilingkod sa bayan.
๐๏ธ Rest in peace, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. You left a lasting mark on Philippine history.
If Miriam were still alive today, what do you think she would say about corruption in the Philippines? Do you still believe that our country can change?
