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| Sister Neneth addresses convenors of Fil-Action HK's inaugural meeting |
A newly formed coalition of Filipinos in Hong Kong has called on the Philippine government to publish the list of all those implicated in the country’s massive corruption scandal involving public work projects, particularly those meant for flood control, then hold them accountable.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Filipinos Against Corruption and Impunity (Fil-Action) HK Network called on the government to expose not just the officials involved in the corruption mess, but also the contractors and other people they colluded with.
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In addition, Fil-Action said the officials named should be mandated to disclose their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) and bank account details to ensure transparency and accountability.
The coalition is also calling for the freezing of assets of all those implicated in the growing scandal, until full accountability is achieved.
While acknowledging that the Independent Committee on Infrastructure has already recommended the filing of charges against Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, resigned Congressman Rep. Zaldy Co, Audit Commissioner Mario Lipana among others, FilAction said more needs to be done.
“As long as the prosecution of those accountable remains elusive, these developments are not enough to appease the anger of the Filipino people,” said Fil-Action.
“The call for accountability among public officials involved in the anomalous flood control projects and other corrupt practices in the government remains strong and will continue to grow.”
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| Basahin ang detalye! |
To
publicly express their anger over the corruption that has cost billions of
pesos in public funds, Fil-Action leaders are holding a community event and
protest on November 30, Bonifacio Day, at Bayanihan Centre in Kennedy Town.
The program will include a speak-out and creative protest activities like poetry reading, community singing and a “zumbaha” dance against corruption.
On the side, there will be community services like free massage and blood pressure and glucose checks, and interative activities like a protest wall and photo booth.
Fil-Action brings together Filipinos from various sectors – migrants, religious, students, business, academe, health workers and community advocates – who are determined to speak out against the large-scale corruption in the Philippines.
The group was formed amid growing outrage among Filipinos, within the country and abroad, over the billions of pesos pilfered from government coffers by a few, while the majority suffer from high prices, inadequate health protection and a lack of basic social services.
Dolores
Balladares (Migrant Worker) 852- 9747 2986
Sister
Neneth Diño (RGS) 852- 9854 2347
Jose Monfred Sy – (HKU- Youth and Student) 852- 5775 1842
