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“LET me be clear: the House of the People will never condone corruption, whether in public works, local governance, or any other area of government service.”
Ito ang mariing tugon ni House Speaker Martin Romualdez sa panawagan ng mga naglalakihang business groups bilang pagtanggap sa hamon pangunahan tapusin ang lumalalang korapsyon.
“I welcome and respect the strong statement made by our partners in the business community and civil society calling for an end to corruption in government. Their concern echoes the very principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity that the House of Representatives has committed to uphold,” pahayag ni Romualdez.
Aniya, ang kaliwat-kanang alegasyon ng mga maling gawain ay higit na kailangan ng masusing pagsisiyasat bilang pambungad na hakbang tungo sa solusyon.
“I fully support initiatives for independent scrutiny and fair prosecution to ensure that those who betray public trust are held accountable under the law,” wika ng lider ng Kamara.
Katunayan aniya, nakalatag at handa na ang Kamara sa implementasyon ng malawak na reporma sa bawat aspeto sa paghimay ng panukalang pambansang badyet para na rin manumbalik ang tiwala ng publiko sa nasabing proseso.
“Greater transparency in budget hearings and bicameral deliberations, which are now open to the public and livestreamed so taxpayers can see how funds are allocated. Stricter oversight of lump-sum and unprogrammed appropriations, requiring detailed justifications from agencies before approval or release,” paliwanag ng House Speaker.
Samantala, nanawagan si Romualdez sa private sector, hanay ng professionals, at civic groups na makiisa sa Kongreso para masiguro ang mga pagbabago na kanilang isinusulong ay ganap na maipatutupad.
“Together, let us build a governance culture where every peso is protected, every project is transparent, and every public official is held to the highest standard of service.” (ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II)
