It is the government that draws up the national ethical standards of behaviour that determine the quality of public as well as private sector governance. To read the speech in full extension, click Civil Society and the Fight against Corruption. In my opinion, corruption is not only a matter of irregularities of public officials, but also a kind of socio-cultural phenomena. It means that corruption has its deep roots not only in public servants' mind, but also in people's mind, too. As you know, TI recommends to make 'National Integrity Systems', as H.E. Tunku Abdul Aziz introduced yesterday.
Coalition is one of the tools to undertake such a challenge.
In the Philippines, we have moved a step or two forward by joining our resources, and capabilities through transparency and accountability. Under the mantle of the above provisions in our fundamental law, we have established coalitions with various non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, business, media and professional groups, vowing to effect concerted efforts in facing the problem of corruption. Our country will not develop if there is lack of mutual confidence among all the above institutions and supports as well as participation and collaboration from the people who are the owner of the ballots. We all have to commit ourselves to abide by the laws in order to provide warmth and confidence to the whole population.