The University views with the gravest concern the revelation of deep-seated and massive corruption plaguing the flood control projects in our country. We cannot stay neutral.
We support and encourage the expression of general outrage of our citizens, in accordance with the constitutionally guaranteed rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
In this spirit, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to safeguard the integrity of our procurement processes. We shall employ all legal means to ensure full accountability, in fulfillment of our continuing duty to serve the Filipino people. Furthermore, we support the advocacy for fiscal governance reforms and greater transparency in the public sector to improve the delivery of services to our people.
Beyond raging against corruption we must also harness our education and training to provide solutions to the real problems of our people. As the University of the People, it is our overarching moral responsibility.
Angelo Jimenez
President
University of the Philippines
