Fighting corruption did not end with 1986 EDSA Revolution – Aquino
The fight against corrupt public officials did end with EDSA People Power in 1986, according to President Benigno Aquino III, saying he needs the people's support to win the battle.
“Sa mga nangyayari at nababalitaan natin sa ating bansa, malinaw na hindi pa tapos ang labang inumpisahan sa EDSA noong 1986. Kailangan ko ng tulong ninyo upang tapusin ang labang ito,” Aquino said in a speech Friday in Trece, Martires, Cative, at the turnover rites of houses for police and military personnel.
People should not allow abusive officials to stay in office, the President said. “Magpapaloko pa ba tayo sa mga sakim at nagpakasasa sa puwesto?
“Paghahariin ba nating muli ang mga nagdulot ng kahirapan sa bansa? Hindi — palagay ko — tayo papayag. Kasama ang sambayanan, itinutuwid na natin ang maling sistema sa ating lipunan,” Aquino added.
The President envisioned a new and corrupt-free society that is totally different from today’s reality.
“Hindi po ba’t ganap ang ating magiging kasiyahan dahil kasama tayo sa pagsasakatuparan ng pagbabagong ito. Tuloy-tuloy na po tayo sa tagumpay sa inyo pong tulong,” the President said.
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Aquino administration remains committed to fulfilling the promise of EDSA, “the promise of true democracy, of a government that renders meaningful public service, and of a country in which power lies in the hands of the common citizen.”
“This is why we are continuing to work to achieve a country where progress is inclusive, and where justice is dispensed fairly to all. The reforms we put in place have already yielded results, and we are continuing to implement them to weed out corruption in all sectors of society,” she said in a statement issued by the Palace.
The government continues to widen and improve access to social services, quality health and education, and other opportunities for advancement, according to the Palace official.
“These are key in our drive for inclusive growth, and we fully intend to build on our initial successes in the years ahead,” she said.
Valte called on the people, especially the youth, “never to forget the legacy that People Power has given us.” — Amita Legaspi/VS, GMA News
“Sa mga nangyayari at nababalitaan natin sa ating bansa, malinaw na hindi pa tapos ang labang inumpisahan sa EDSA noong 1986. Kailangan ko ng tulong ninyo upang tapusin ang labang ito,” Aquino said in a speech Friday in Trece, Martires, Cative, at the turnover rites of houses for police and military personnel.
People should not allow abusive officials to stay in office, the President said. “Magpapaloko pa ba tayo sa mga sakim at nagpakasasa sa puwesto?
“Paghahariin ba nating muli ang mga nagdulot ng kahirapan sa bansa? Hindi — palagay ko — tayo papayag. Kasama ang sambayanan, itinutuwid na natin ang maling sistema sa ating lipunan,” Aquino added.
The President envisioned a new and corrupt-free society that is totally different from today’s reality.
“Hindi po ba’t ganap ang ating magiging kasiyahan dahil kasama tayo sa pagsasakatuparan ng pagbabagong ito. Tuloy-tuloy na po tayo sa tagumpay sa inyo pong tulong,” the President said.
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Aquino administration remains committed to fulfilling the promise of EDSA, “the promise of true democracy, of a government that renders meaningful public service, and of a country in which power lies in the hands of the common citizen.”
“This is why we are continuing to work to achieve a country where progress is inclusive, and where justice is dispensed fairly to all. The reforms we put in place have already yielded results, and we are continuing to implement them to weed out corruption in all sectors of society,” she said in a statement issued by the Palace.
The government continues to widen and improve access to social services, quality health and education, and other opportunities for advancement, according to the Palace official.
“These are key in our drive for inclusive growth, and we fully intend to build on our initial successes in the years ahead,” she said.
Valte called on the people, especially the youth, “never to forget the legacy that People Power has given us.” — Amita Legaspi/VS, GMA News
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