1. PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY and values enhancement seminar (paves)
(Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values – Corruption Prevention Unit –
Office of the President through the
Department of Education
Office of the Ombudsman
Transparency International)

2. Introduction to PAVES
Goals of AGCPS/MRP  Why AGCPS/MRP? 10 National Illnesses  Graft and Corruption 2 Approaches of the OMB

3. Goals…
 To be godly  To develop love of country  To be “maka-tao”  To be “maka-kalikasan”  To develop value habits of discipline, orderliness & cleanliness  To develop integrity, accountability & stewardship

4. Why PAVES?
1. Due to past and present socio-political - spiritual and economic situation of our nation.
Described as the “sick man of Asia” and “Powder keg of the region.”
12th most corrupt nation (source: TI Phil) (cont…)

5. Why PAVES? 3.3+TRILLION lost due to corruption ( 2006)
(cont…)
3.3+TRILLION lost due to corruption ( 2006)
Total debt as of 4/30/ trillion each Pilipino owes P53,989
 Investors ranked the judiciary the worst in the region
 Tax collection the WORST in Asia
 Most corrupt in SEASIA! 

6. 2. The NEED for moral renewal to eradicate national illnesses
Study showed 10 illnesses that are greatly affecting our social, political, economic, moral and spiritual lives as an individual and as a nation.

7. (Based on a study done by UP)
10 NATIONAL ILLNESSES
(Based on a study done
by UP)

8. Graft and Corruption-A cancer on development (World Bank)
10 National Illnesses
Graft and Corruption-A cancer on development (World Bank)
Corruption [is] a moral issue, that the fabric of society can be eroded. Young people now have as their role models [the leaders] who have made money as a result of corruption. Corruption destroys the future of society, and we must not ignore these effects. If we take moral, ethics out of our work, we are no better than animals.” General Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria

9. What is CORRUPTION?
Dishonest dealing or the abuse of public power for private gain (STEALING)
May be committed by government officials and employees in conspiracy with private citizens
Example: Unnecessary purchases, secret commissions and/or kickbacks, bribery, graft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, patronage, nepotism, cronyism.

10. What is GRAFT?
The Act of taking advantage of one’s position in government to gain money, property, FAME…
Committed by government officials and employees only.
Example: Ghost contracts/ employees, falsification of time cards/RATA, fixing, vested interests,conflict of interest.

11. Most corrupt agencies in the Philippines
SWS
(2004)
GSIS
AFP
BIR
PNP
DepED
BOC
SSS
NAPOCOR
LTO
SWS (2009)
1. DPWH
2. PNP
3. DA
4. BIR
5. BOC
6. AFP
NOTE LEAST
CORRUPT
DEPED
DOH
DSWD
Pulse Asia
(March 2011)
1. AFP
2. PNP
3. DPWH
4. BIR
5. LTO
6. COA
7. BOC
Note: Least
Corrupt:
DSWD
DOH
DepED
SWS
(2008)
BOC
DPWH
BIR
HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
5. PCGG
6. LTO
7. OFFICE OF THE
PRESIDENT
8. DOTC
9. COMELEC
10.DENR
NOTE DEPED GOT A
+7 POSITIVE RATING
SWS
(2005)
DPWH
LTO
BIR
DepEd
PNP
SWS
(March 2010)
CONGRESS
LOWER HOUSE
2. DOTC
3. PAGC
4. DENR
5. OFFICE OF
THE PRESIDENT
6. LT0
SWS
(2007)
BIR
BOC
DPWH
DENR
DepEd
NIA
DOH
DILG
9. NAPOLCOM
10. BI
SWS
(2006)
BIR
DPWH
BOC
DepEd
LTO
PNP
DOHD

12. Perceived to be most corrupt agencies in the Philippines(ABS-CBN)
PNP
BoC
BIR
DPWH
AFP

13. MOST CASES FILED IN THE Ombudsman as of May 22, 2012
LGU(Mayors)-2,075 cases
PNP-1128
Dep Ed-562
PIA-490
BIR-304
AFP-177
BoC-177
DENR-148
DSWD-148
DoJ-98
11. DoF-98
12. DOH-97
13. DPWH-86
14. DAR-81
15. CHED-57
16. COMELEC-54
17.NLRC-48
18. BFP-47
19. NBI-45
20. NEDA-45

14. Initiatives Undertaken:
Pres. Pnoy has tasked the review of the bureaucracy to respond with haste. Ombudsman Carpio- Morales started reforms in the Office of the Ombudsman’s to reclaim its credibility, complaints have increased as renewed trust is seen, cases resolved increased, martial law type of discipline was instilled, punctuality on all its employees ordered

16. FACES and FORMS: GRAFT and CORRUPTION
1.Bribery, Extortion, Unjust Gain
2. Monopolies (Special Interest Group, Cartels)
3.Conflict of Interest
4.Influence Peddling, morality compromisers for gain.
5.Power- abuse.

17. Results of Graft & Corruption
1. Social Problems  Widespread poverty  Inadequate housing  Lack of public utility services  Mal-distribution of wealth  Breakdown of peace  Proliferation of vices especially gambling & substance abuse

18. Results…  Widespread decline of moral values
2. Political Problems
 Inability of government to deliver basic services
 Widespread decline of moral values
 Continued patronage & money politics
 Lack of effectiveness of political party system
 Inadequate participation of the majority of the citizenry in the political process

19. Results…
3. Economic Problems  Economic underdevelopment  Regional mal-development  Low agriculture productivity  Unemployment & underemployment  Inadequate domestic capital formation  Inadequate rate of modernization

20. Results…
4. Spiritual/Moral Problems  Weakening of moral fiber  Deterioration of traditional Filipino ethical values  Disrespect of authority  Disregard for authority, law, culture of death & violence  Widespread state of godlessness

21. Compensation to be received
National Illnesses
2. Patronage and
Cost of being elected
vs.
Compensation to be received
1.Crony capitalism
2.Narco-politics 3.political
dynasties

22. 3. Apathy and Passivity Apathy – insensibility or indifference
- (“walang pakialam”)
Passivity – without action
- (“walang ginagawa”)

23. 4. Poverty and Mendicancy
40% population below poverty line
• One of every four Filipino families are hungry. While the percentage has decreased dramatically since the 1980s and 1990s, the volumes have not. That’s according to the Washington-based International Food Policy Research Institute. With a present population of nearly 100 million, Filipinos who are starving number about 25 million.
• One-tenth of the population, nearly 10 million Filipinos, are working overseas. Most are in America, the Middle East, and nearby Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. A good number are in jobs beneath their education and training. Statistics show that one of every five OFW college kids drop out because of non-parental guidance or broken homes.

24. 5. Factionalism and Division Regionalism Ethnic grouping
Religious diversity
Cultural differences
Traditions

25. 6. Lack of Patriotism and Loyalty
Colonial mentality / lawlessness / materialism / non payment of taxes

26. 7. Immorality- a.k.a
Wickedness, sin, depravity, decadence, iniquity, debauchery, dissipation, a breach to the accepted standard of divine behavior.
Adultery*phaedophilia*homosexuality*
Lesbianism*pornography*abortion* incest*

27. 8. Juvenile Delinquency
 Or Juvenile in Conflict w/ the Law – is a person who at the time of the commission of the offense is below 18 y/o but not less than 9 y/o
 Average of 501, 515 children arrested & detained in a year.
Peer group pressure. Insecurity. Low self-esteem. Fraternities. Gangs. Dysfunctional families. Law exempting detention of minors for crimes committed. Exploitation by adults.

28. 9. Substance Abuse Problem and Gambling

29. 10. Rebellion and Insurrection Government dissatisfaction, corruption, ideology, plain banditry and lawlessness, ambition, foreign intrusion and influence, religion and other beliefs, mutiny, insurgence, revolution…..

30. 3. Negative Filipino traits that needs to be transformed:
e. Colonial mentality f. kanya-kanya syndrome g. Lack of self- reflection h. Short cut method – 3Ls
Crab mentality
Extreme family- centeredness
Lack of discipline
Passiveness

31. 4. Positive Filipino traits that needs to be strengthened:
Pakikipagkapwa tao
Family- centeredness
c. Joy & humor
d. Flexibility
e. Industrious & hardworking f. Ability to survive g. maka-Diyos

32. 2 Approaches of O.P. & OMB Confrontational Approach
– implementing the law &
imposing penalties
Transformational Approach
– transforming the individual psyche or the inner man by living our Pili-pino values

33. “Upang maitindig natin ang tunay na bantayog ng ating panlipunang pagbabanyuhay, kailangang radikal nating baguhin hindi lamang ang ating mga institusyon kundi maging ang paraan ng ating pamumuhay at pag- iisip. Ang kailangan ay isang rebolusyon hindi lamang sa panlabas kundi na sa panloob.”
-Apolinario Mabini,
Revolution Filipina (1898)

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Thank you!
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35. Speakers
Dr. Voltaire Acosta Introduction to AGCPS
Mr. Reuben Aslor Love of GOD
Selfless Love
Wisdom of Truthfulness
Stewardship
Mr. Danilo Cacait Sanctity of Marriage
Respect for Authority
Atty. Pio Gargantes R.A. 7877
R.A. 3019
The OMBUDSMAN act
Mr. Nathaniel Saquiban Executive order 292