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Created by Marvin Bionat on November 5, 2004, 5:21 pm

Whereas, the quality of life of Filipinos has been worsening at an alarming rate, forcing many to seek employment overseas even if it means leaving their families behind;

Whereas, we, Filipinos worldwide, envision a much more prosperous economy in the Philippines, especially for future generations of our people;

Whereas, according to studies done by Transparency International, the Philippines lost as much as US$48 billion to corruption in the last 20 years, greatly undermining social services and economic development;

Whereas, a public office is a public trust; it is the policy of the State to promote and ensure full public accountability in the conduct of its officers and employees, and to prosecute those who engage in corrupt practices;

Whereas, elected and non-elected public servants should be fully committed to the decent survival of the Filipino people;

We, as Filipinos, therefore, PETITION the honorable members of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines to expedite passage of Senate Bill Nos. 1760 and 1761, which we believe will greatly promote accountability, transparency, and integrity among our public officials and employees, to wit:

Senate Bill No. 1760
AN ACT ALLOWING THE OMBUDSMAN TO EXAMINE ALL THE
BANK DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS WITH THE LATTERS' WRITTEN CONSENT BY AMENDING SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6713, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES."

Senate Bill No. 1761
AN ACT PROVIDING PROTECTION AND BENEFITS TO
PERSONS WHO DISCLOSE CONDUCT CONSTITUTING
GRAFT AND CORRUPTION AND TO WITNESSES FOR THE
PROTECTION THEREOF, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS HEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
This bill proposes that the Ombudsman establish its own Legal Protection Service, which would be patterned after the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Program of the Department of Justice...further proposing that informers be given rewards of up to P10 million or 10 percent
of whatever ill-gotten assets can be recovered from corrupt officials.

God bless the Republic of the Philippines.

[To request the full text of these bills, send an e-mail to iam@capiznet.net.]

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1,899 25 Jul 2008 - 17:47    Jetaime Yamit : I support this petition.
1,898 13 Aug 2007 - 16:51    Carlo Povelatto : I support this petition
1,897 30 Jul 2007 - 5:57    Kevin Ray N. Chua : We should now pass these important measures! The country needs these in order to stop pharmaceutical companies from abusing our people!
1,896 18 Mar 2007 - 14:59    Salcedor : We support this petition
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1,894 27 Jan 2007 - 14:26    tramadol : Bonjour! What a super websight! Very refreshing to peruse from where we live in Paris (France). I eat frogs and drink wine. Woold like more informatons on this. Best regards! Mikael.
1,893 4 Jan 2007 - 20:43    Joni Javier : It's about time. I just hope there's no loop hole in this one. Politicians' are always trying to find a way around laws, bills, rules and just about anything. Please, make this happen. For real this time. Do it!
1,892 4 Dec 2006 - 21:27    gandhi : i am a horse raper! i shall make your ponys scream harder! big penis! i have eels in my hovercraft!
1,891 2 Oct 2006 - 20:19    Madhu Ahuja :
1,890 11 Aug 2006 - 16:31    Fernando A. Bathan : we must all aim for an effective and transparent systems for public service, free of any corruption.
1,889 10 Jul 2006 - 14:06    felix pacoma : its about time that our government be cleaned from rotten corrupt officials and start to move on towards prosperity. May GOD Help us in this endeavor
1,888 22 Apr 2006 - 21:32    Mary Ann Magnaye : GOD always rules.
1,887 30 Mar 2006 - 21:41    Kathryn Parsons : I support this petition.
1,886 25 Feb 2006 - 10:52    Ronald A. Gadgude : I support this petition.
1,885 19 Feb 2006 - 12:59    Roland Gacayan : I support this petition although I like the proposed Bill #1760 to have more teeth by allowing the Ombudsman to examine bank deposits of public officials even without their consent. The proposed Bill as it is written right now renders the Ombudsman powerless if he is denied access to examine the public officials deposits.
1,884 14 Feb 2006 - 12:50    marife ranada : long overdue... eto na ang bill na matagal nang hinihintay ng mga pinoy, lalo na those who are working overseas.. kaya lang naman kami napipilitang umalis ng pinas dahil unti-unti nang nawawala ang tiwala namin sa sistema ng gobyerno.. dahil narin sa mga ganid na trapong nakaupo pa rin hanggang ngayon!!!
1,883 5 Feb 2006 - 10:21    Clariz : I support this petition.
1,882 18 Jan 2006 - 13:00    Angelo Guimbatan : Future Generations. For My kids.
1,881 6 Jan 2006 - 9:53    jhon edison infante : I support this petition. Its about time. Matagal n dapat itong ginagawa. Nakakagod na ang magwork and magbayad ng malaking tax.
1,880 30 Dec 2005 - 20:38    Daisy V. Mariano : I support this petition. May the hardships of Filipino people will now end.
1,879 11 Dec 2005 - 3:43    June Alonzo : I support this petition. Righteousness exalts a nation. Corruption is the heart of destruction.
1,878 26 Nov 2005 - 12:00    wwwexpress gay bustos :
1,877 20 Oct 2005 - 18:49    Manuel C. Altobano : I whole-heartedly support this bill, and more bill that will come. Especially those that will provide the basic for life like feed, education, and health for the children. The Philippines depend on them.
1,876 16 Oct 2005 - 0:03    Rocky Redd : Until Filipinos, as one, become politically mature enough to the point where we no longer elect "personalities" into public office, but rather proven, EDUCATED leaders, we will never have the government we, for generations, have longed and prayed for. Along with that, discard the yokes of nepotism, "utang na loob", cronyism, elitism, regionalism, "me first", etc. etc. -all the behaviors and beliefs that we as a people stubbornly or ignorantly cling to which only serve to divide us. MAYBE then we can move forward as one.
1,875 15 Oct 2005 - 17:35    Randell Tiongson : I hope this will be einforced, assuming it get's passed by the 'incompetent' sanate and house. I am willing to start a fight for justice and peace. It's about time for this to be passed. I need your help. Please help me! Support this one for me!
1,874 2 Oct 2005 - 23:10    Oyie Javelosa : the people of the republic have suffered much due to the insolence of our past leaders. So now, we call on our politicians that were elected by the sovereign filipino people, to act upon bills that are currently pending in the plenaries of congress that possess the objective to cleanse the government of incon****uous insects that are at the core of our underdevelopment. Our leaders, you have taken oaths to serve the filipino in the best way that you can. You have sworn to alleviate the country of its problems. Now, Fulfill them all!!
1,873 24 Sep 2005 - 9:11    Employees of Jerick's Petron : Patalsikin ang corrupt na mga tao sa gobyerno!
1,872 24 Sep 2005 - 9:07    Jenny A. Wong : Let's keep the ball rolling!!!
1,871 10 Sep 2005 - 21:07    Jay Lacanlale : I'am all for this bill. Jacksonville, Florida USA
1,870 18 Aug 2005 - 18:49    Henry A. : I support all the endeavouur of the administration senators and congressmen, even the President now. It's time to be united and put aside political and personal agenda. GOD Bless the United Philippines,God Bless the Filipino People, Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Lets work for the common good of the Philippines and the Filipino People. I love the Philippines
1,869 16 Aug 2005 - 14:51    mike singson : Yes i definitely agree with this bill, hopefully they will implement it properly as soon as possible before its too late...
1,868 14 Aug 2005 - 19:23    Faye Matuguinas : We will soon see the rise of the Philippines!! I guess....
1,867 13 Aug 2005 - 7:38    Kay Santos : I support Sen Roxas' Bill - here's to him and all other politicians who try their best to do good for our country
1,866 12 Aug 2005 - 4:59    Nomer Sta. Ana : I support this bill for the future of every Filipino specially here in Philippines.
1,865 11 Aug 2005 - 1:19    margareth connolly : please update me regarding this petition
1,864 8 Aug 2005 - 7:03    nelia selander : I'm keeping tracked of what's going from the U.S.A..it's about time.
1,863 28 Jul 2005 - 16:35    Ivy Girlette Jomuad : i always dream of a better Philippines..a better land that can sustain its own people..a land of wealth and dignity. but unless the Filipinos will realize and act as one to put an end to this chronic malady of corruption in the system, unless the Filipinos will start looking ahead instead of his own arse, the Better Philippines will only be just a dream.. support the bill!! way to go PINOY!!!
1,862 18 Jul 2005 - 23:22    Jonabeth Tubbs - Torregsa : This petition is so good to be true! I would definitely support this petition for the improvement of Philippine politics even just a slight changes, I would consider it a miracle. For as we know, Philippine politics is like a cancerous disease that has been metastasized to the bones. However, there is still hope, if we ordinary citizens of the Philippines would start the change in our own self, to our family, to our community then to our country as a whole. Corrupt politicians and government employees dont deserve even a piece of RESPECT from the Filipino citizens. This bill is great. Thanks for the intelligence,and the courage of the creator. Way to go Filipinos!
1,861 11 Jul 2005 - 4:26    JOY : STOP CORRUPTION PARA UMUNLAD MAN ANG BANSA....!!
1,860 16 Jun 2005 - 8:53    Leonardo Acejo : I fully support these bill for the future of my children.
1,859 11 Jun 2005 - 8:29    Genevieve Sagaidoro : I support these bills and may our government officials serve their countrymen in their utmost dedication so that our future generation will live to witness the GOOD CHANGES.
1,858 25 May 2005 - 14:24    Sarah Estrada : that's good. much better, however, if the government and business should work together to combat corruption. why don't we strictly implement business ethics program. there's no way that a public official can resort to corruption if businesses will stop participating. it takes two to tango.
1,857 23 May 2005 - 16:04    shailene :
1,856 18 May 2005 - 14:48    Clarito B. Ablanque : God Bless Philippines!!!
1,855 14 May 2005 - 5:13    hyde v. manigo : I support for that, it is time to get out from that sticky situation, graft and corruption. I've been an OCW as well as my 2 sisters and 2 brothers, and I've seen much of the world working as seafarer. What I wish is that our country needs people to manage the government who are REALLY REALLY GOD Fearing people.
1,854 14 May 2005 - 5:01    rowena v. manigo : I agree and support it and I believe it is time for a Real transperancy, unless anyone is hiding something fishy...
1,853 11 May 2005 - 15:28    Leah A. Guarin : It is the firm duty of all "public servants" to practice transparency. If SB no. 1760 and 1761 can support this thrust, then I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be ratified by the Senate. Right?
1,852 11 May 2005 - 12:27    arlene v. manigo : graft and corruptions ****s! and it is wide spread like a bush fire in our government, it is the main reason why our country is impoverished...and to think we should not be this way... we are blessed with natural resources and everything...I hope we can have decent people to run this country after all this is all that we have.
1,851 9 May 2005 - 20:43    jetaime yamit : i believe as a 16 year old youth, we must 1st start building our attitude, its not just about our government but us the poeple of the philippiones , lets support our government, the time is short for us to recover, so lets start now!!!!!! god bless
1,850 14 Apr 2005 - 12:49    elizabeth :
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