{"id":182124,"date":"2018-09-19T03:18:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T07:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=182124"},"modified":"2018-09-19T03:19:12","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T07:19:12","slug":"myanmar-overtake-ph-corruption-not-addressed-prrd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/09\/19\/myanmar-overtake-ph-corruption-not-addressed-prrd\/","title":{"rendered":"Myanmar to overtake PH if corruption not addressed: PRRD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a situation briefing with the members of his cabinet and local government officials at the Provincial Capitol Guest House in Isabela on September 18, 2018 to discuss the disaster response measures on the aftermath of Typhoon ‘Ompong.’ KING RODRIGUEZ\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday warned that Myanmar will overtake the Philippines if corruption as well as peace and order problem will not be addressed immediately.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we cannot take care of corruption,\u00a0mas lalo na talagang ma<\/em>-overtake\u00a0na tayo ng<\/em>\u00a0Myanmar (Myanmar will really overtake us),\u201d Duterte said during the situation briefing on the effects of Typhoon Ompong in Isabela province.<\/p>\n

A report of the World Bank in 2017 showed the Philippines was the third biggest economy behind Indonesia and Thailand in Southeast Asia while Myanmar ranked seventh out of 10 countries in the region.<\/p>\n

Duterte said he is now perfecting his proposed amendments to the procurement law that he would submit “one of these days” to Congress.<\/p>\n

He did not elaborate but he recently described the lowest bid as the source of corruption from the national government down to the barangay (village) level.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat lowest bid should be out of the picture. It has not contributed to our national development. It has not contributed anything to the lessening or stopping of corruption. Rather, it is being perpetuated to this day, this moment to just rob government of money,\u201d Duterte said during his visit in Ilocos Norte last Sunday.<\/p>\n

Duterte said the peace and order problem is another immediate concern that should be addressed if the county wants to entice more investors and tourists to come in.<\/p>\n

He said if the conflict in Mindanao and the problem of insurgency will not be solved, \u201cwe cannot have a progressive country\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do not have the riches but we can always struggle, make our country safe so that they can come in, investors or tourists,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

Speaking before troops at Camp Melchor F. dela Cruz in Isabela on Tuesday, Duterte said he is hoping thay peace will be achieved by the second quarter of next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I think that\u00a0kung maawa ang Panginoong Diyos<\/em>\u00a0(if God will have mercy on us), this will be over by about the second quarter of next year,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

Duterte, meanwhile, lauded the soldiers for their \u201cunwavering dedication\u201d to protect the people and defend the nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy being here, we also honor the sacrifices of our wounded and fallen soldiers who have fought for the freedom we currently enjoy. In fact, the conferment of the Order of Lapu-Lapu to four of you today is proof of your patriotism and bravery in face of danger,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause of your valiant efforts, we have convinced almost a hundred NPA surrenderors who decided to return to the fold of the law and we also successfully recovered 45 firearms,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He also lauded the military for their assistance particularly in the relief and recovery of communities affected by Typhoon Ompong.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Filipino people are grateful for your heroism and as your Commander-in-Chief, I assure you that you are not alone in this fight. You have my full support and I stand by you as we secure a safer future for our children,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The war against corruption as well as peace and order are two of Duterte\u2019s election promises that made him the first leader of the country from Mindanao.<\/p>\n

Others include the campaign against illegal drugs, lower crime rate and poverty reduction.<\/p>\n

Duterte fired some of his appointees allegedly linked to corruption and illegal activities.<\/p>\n

He told the military that the country needs \u201creliable and determined\u201d leaders who will continue to fight the ills of society and help in realizing a shared vision of \u201cstronger and safer nation\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith your bravery and patriotism, I am optimistic we will one day defeat all threats to our sovereignty, improve the lives of our people and strengthen the foundation of a more inclusive and progressive tomorrow,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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