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Our
Goal: Making
things better
We
believe that this world should be a much better place
and much more decent place for all. The way it is going
in the Philippines cannot be how it was intended to be.
Corruption robs people from their dignity and
livelihood, it deprives children from a good education,
and prevents the elderly from getting the medical care
they deserve.
This has to stop now! Too long have I been an observer,
even when I was victimized myself, I asked:
"why doesn't anyone do something about it?!" Too often have
national and local politicians promised to take action, only to perpetuate
the old system, soliciting bribes from those who got
them elected in the first place to make changes for the
better. Hospitals, water- and
irrigation systems, bridges, most needed roads and
schools never materialized because of deep-rooted
corruption. With your help we want to start pushing
back, not through dragged-out court cases or in a mean,
indecent, and vengeful way, but with resilience, dignity, and all the information
you can supply. We will
not make this an attack on individuals. In fact, names
of culprits are not allowed to be mentioned. The reason
for this is practical. Experience has taught us that just in case
appropriate action by the authorities is taken another
"bribe solicitor" will take their
place.
With your help we intend to pull the system apart by
exposing the institutions and their locations. We will
mention how much money was demanded, so you will be able
to prepare yourself. Your information will put the the
focus of attention on the persons involved, making it
difficult and hopefully impossible for them to continue
their crimes. And maybe, just maybe, the sheer volume of
information will make authorities feel uncomfortable enough to start
serious investigations. By keeping the pressure on we will make them understand
that it is their job to serve the people and not the
job of the people to supplement their income with their
hard earned money.
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