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)
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Introduction to PAVES
Goals of AGCPS/MRP
 Why AGCPS/MRP?
10 National Illnesses
 Graft and Corruption
2 Approaches of the OMB
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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
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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…)
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Why PAVES?
(cont…)
3.3+TRILLION lost due to corruption (
2006)
Total debt as of 4/30/2012 5.075 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!
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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.
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10 NATIONAL
ILLNESSES
(Based on a study done
by UP)
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10 National Illnesses
1. Graft and Corruption-A cancer
on development (World Bank)
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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
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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.
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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.
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Most corrupt agencies in the Philippines
SWS
(2004)
SWS
SWS
-----------Pulse Asia
(2005)
(2008) SWS (2009)
1. GSIS
SWS
(March 2011)
----------------------- 1. DPWH
2. AFP
(2007)
1. AFP
1. DPWH
1. BOC 2. PNP
3. BIR
-----------SWS
2. PNP
2. LTO
2. DPWH3. DA
4. PNP
(March 2010)
3. DPWH
3. BIR SWS 1. BIR 3. BIR 4. BIR
5. DepED
1. CONGRESS
4. BIR
4. DepEd
5. OF
BOC
(2006) 2. BOC 4. HOUSE
6. BOC
3.
DPWH
LOWER HOUSE
5. LTO
5. PNP-----------6. AFP
REPRESENTATIVES
7. SSS
4.
DENR
6. COA
5. PCGG NOTE LEAST2. DOTC
8. NAPOCOR 1. BIR 5. DepEd
7. BOC
CORRUPT 3. PAGC
2. DPWH
6. LTO
9. LTO
4. DENR
Note: Least
3. BOC6. NIA 7. OFFICE1.OFDEPED
THE
7. DOH
5. OFFICE OF
Corrupt:
2. DOH
4. DepEd
PRESIDENT
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DILG
1. DSWD
5. LTO
8. DOTC 3. DSWD THE PRESIDENT
9.
NAPOLCOM
6. LT0
2. DOH
6. PNP
9. COMELEC
10. BI
3. DepED
7. DOHD
10.DENR
NOTE DEPED GOT A
+7 POSITIVE RATING
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Perceived to be most corrupt agencies
in the Philippines(ABS-CBN)
1.PNP
2.BoC
3.BIR
4.DPWH
5.AFP
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MOST CASES FILED IN THE Ombudsman
as of May 22, 2012
1. LGU(Mayors)2,075 cases
2. PNP-1128
3. Dep Ed-562
4. PIA-490
5. BIR-304
6. AFP-177
7. BoC-177
8. DENR-148
9. DSWD-148
10. 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
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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
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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.
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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
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Results…
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
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Results…
3. Economic Problems
 Economic underdevelopment
 Regional mal-development
 Low agriculture productivity
 Unemployment & underemployment
 Inadequate domestic capital formation
 Inadequate rate of modernization
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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
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National Illnesses
2. Patronage
Cost of being
elected
vs.
Compensation
to be received
and
1.Crony capitalism
2.Narco-politics
3.political
dynasties
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3. Apathy and Passivity
Apathy – insensibility or indifference
- (“walang pakialam”)
Passivity – without action
- (“walang ginagawa”)
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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.
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5.
Factionalism
and
Division
 Regionalism
 Ethnic grouping
 Religious diversity
 Cultural differences
 Traditions
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Lack of
Patriotism
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and
Loyalty
Colonial mentality / lawlessness /
materialism / non payment of taxes
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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*
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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.
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9. Substance Abuse Problem and
Gambling
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10. Rebellion and
Insurrection
Government dissatisfaction, corruption,
ideology, plain banditry and
lawlessness, ambition,
foreign intrusion and influence, religion
and other beliefs, mutiny,
insurgence, revolution…..
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3. Negative Filipino traits that needs
to be transformed:
a. Crab mentality
b. Extreme family-
centeredness
c. Lack of discipline
d. Passiveness
e. Colonial mentality
f. kanya-kanya
syndrome
g. Lack of selfreflection
h. Short cut method –
3Ls
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4. Positive Filipino traits that
needs to be strengthened:
a. Pakikipagkapwa
tao
b. Familycenteredness
c. Joy & humor
e. Industrious &
hardworking
f. Ability to survive
g. maka-Diyos
d. Flexibility
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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
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“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 pagiisip. Ang kailangan ay isang
rebolusyon hindi lamang sa panlabas
kundi na sa panloob.”
-Apolinario Mabini,
Revolution Filipina (1898)
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Speakers
Dr. Voltaire Acosta
Mr. Reuben Aslor
Mr. Danilo Cacait
Atty. Pio Gargantes
Mr. Nathaniel Saquiban
Introduction to AGCPS
Love of GOD
Selfless Love
Wisdom of Truthfulness
Stewardship
Sanctity of Marriage
Respect for Authority
R.A. 7877
R.A. 3019
The OMBUDSMAN act
Executive order 292
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