DESPITE THE CREATION of an independent commission tasked to dig deeper into the anomalous infrastructure projects, the government’s so-called advocacy against corruption has yet to yield results that would somehow appease public outrage.
Not a single centavo has been recovered. Not one crook hauled behind bars. Not one concrete step put in place to pin down corruption.
Worse, the people are made to watch what looks more like a never ending saga embarking on pure talks but absolutely no walk — finger pointing and grandstanding.
At the turn of events, names were floated by no less than the Department of Justice. According to Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla, cases would be filed against 21 personalities, most of whom are character actors taking on cameo roles and a few deemed as “sacrificial lambs.
Conspicuously missing are the main cast – oh yes, big names which may trigger political unrest — and probably those who amassed most of the stolen public funds.
More than the cinematic turn of events are persistent efforts primarily designed to kill the issue by trying to create a bigger one.
The Magalong resignation, inclusion of crooks in the the witness protection, coup d’é·tat, class and work suspensions — not one of these worked as the Filipino people remain focused and eagerly waiting for real action.
Maybe literally dragging Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co into a private jet so he too would be compelled to face the allegations, and hopefully sing a tune that would lead the ICI to the doorsteps of the main man — and the most evil one.
