One good effect of having freshly emancipated from a corrupt administration is the emergence of transparency measures to show that the replacing leadership is serious about its platform of governance and is bent on not repeating the same blunder against which it claimed to have strongly stood. This explains why lifestyle check is now observed and why the citizens’ charter is now implemented in public service. The Filipino masses are now more strongly empowered to look into the affairs of their elected leaders and with the help of electronic communication bring erring officials directly into public scrutiny. While we do not support below-the-belt censure by the unlearned or the assuming, it can’t be denied that because of the internet, more people in the government are now afraid to commit acts that may merit public disapproval.
Yet to those who are engaged in dubious activities, evading CCTV or the prying eyes of the public seem to be a walk in the park. They have mastered the art of filing income tax returns that do not reflect their actual earnings; or plot political moves to work around the technicalities of the law without necessarily violating it, such as fielding close kin to run for a position just to break the three consecutive terms set for a locally elected official, and then running again to continue occupying the same seat of power for another three consecutive terms, all the while positioning their entire clans in various political offices to take full maneuver of each and every election. The result is a government system devoid of leaders with integrity, capacity, and genuine passion for public service. There is yet a long way to see true transparency in government service. We will have to raise a generation that is not afraid to take responsibility for its mistakes, but is willing to be trained and molded into the course of righteousness at all cost; to be the best and most competent Filipinos to build the Philippines; patriotic enough to protect this nation from evil works; lead the country to its promised glory; and establish this nation to become the dwelling place of our children and the next generations to come. The key is to tap into the God of the nations who alone can provide the supernatural strength to carry on with this mandate; and to do that, one must be willing to be exposed in God’s light to see that which he is lacking or exceeding on and do the necessary: repent. Being naturally communicative, many Filipinos find it difficult to keep mum on issues that they think they know a great deal about.It is funny though that mirons, those who have the habit of recklessly talking about and commenting on anything within their limited amount of knowledge, do not know a thing at all; while those who actually understand and are knowledgeable are the more prudent ones, recognizing the power of communicating their perception in the lives of their listeners. This is why there are plenty of political activists in the Philippines who can charge crowds to march on streets simply by speaking or religious leaders who can draw multitude of followers by preaching; brawls do not just happen without someone doing the taunting first; and heated arguments that may lead to criminal offenses usually start with a plain remark. Knowing, therefore, how powerful tongue is, it is important that we know how to properly employ it. We begin by being conscious of the things that we feed our mind. Since not everything is beneficial and helpful in improving our thought patterns, we must be cautious of the TV programs and movies that we watch, books and materials that we read, or even music that we listen to. These are the elements that constitute the type of psyche we build within us. We will realize that much like a computer works, the programs we store in our minds and hearts will determine the type of words we speak and ultimately the kind of life we demonstrate; whatever we expose ourselves to will eventually show in the way we handle our lives and react to various circumstances. Take a moment to ponder about the kind of words you speak. Do you cuss or curse? Do you speak negatively about your neighbors? Do you complain or grumble most of the time? Or do you speak gently, meekly, sincerely, and carefully? In the process of your commitment to personal transformation, you will realize that you can’t afford to simply stop speaking evil words without first investing time and effort to expose yourself to Godly and wholesome activities. Your tongue is simply the channel through which you make yourself known to the world; but everything that you continually connect yourself with will decide the kind of person that you will become. |
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We are part of a generation of "BREED WITHOUT GREED". A radical opposition to corruption; Godly seeds in the Land who have chosen to make a difference; standing up against all forms of wickedness and winning by righteousness!
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CRFV was recently appointed as the implementing Civil Society Organization of the Values Restoration Program (Civil Service Commission Announcement No. 40 s. 2013) empowering the organization to deliver its advocacy to all Constitutional Bodies, Departments, Bureaus and National Government Agencies (NGAs); Local Government Units (LGUs); Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) with original charters; and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
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The Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values (CRFV) is a non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to the effort in transforming the Filipino public servant and the local government leadership to subscribe to the Code of Ethics and Values that shall provide our nation, the Philippines, with righteous, incorruptible, and sincere service towards a graft free society through the help and guidance of the word of GOD consistent to the exemplary life of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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overwhelming supportThe event was supported fully by the Office of the President through Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs, Atty. Francis N. Tolentino, who delivered President Rodrigo Duterte's speech (please click here to read PRRDs message).
The unwavering support by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is also very evident and has greatly contributed to the success of the launching and capacity building. The Commission was represented by Director IV Arthur Luis Florentin and has discussed the topic, "Values to Virtues - The Making of Excellent Servant Leaders". In addition, CRFV is very grateful to the Province of Ilocos Sur. A special thank you to Provincial Governor Ryan Luis Singson, for the warm welcome and generosity . To Judge Dolores Espanol of Transparency International-Philippines, thanks, for her unbridled support of CRFV's advocacy. The Values Restoration Officers (VROs), for continually toiling with us in pushing the VRP, and for deeming it important to join the family, not only to celebrate but to come together and be strengthened and empowered to push our agenda to the next level. Lastly, to all other government employees and officials and some private sector representatives, who were very encouraged and will soon be appointed as VROs. They saw hope for the Philippines and has seen themselves as part of the great Philippines that is about to come forth. |
more agencies and departments respondingThe first to respond to the VRP, since CRFV started training and appointing Values Restoration Officers back in 2015 are DPWH, DA, DAR, DENR, DILG and its attached agencies and bureaus, by issuing either a memorandum or a department order. This has opened many doors and has allowed the Council to appoint more than 1,000 VROs before the end of 2017. An overwhelming support to the VRP also came from SEC, BOC, NAPOLCOM and more for their eagerness to working out the VRP in their offices.
Through CSC Announcement No. 26, s. 2017, delegates from other agencies were able to join the event and we are looking forward to working with them in the days to come. This includes Landbank, the Bureau of Corrections, DFA, DOT, DepEd, SUCs and more. |
there is hope for the philippines, the soul of asia.A new Philippines will be birthed in our lifetime. We are part of the finishing generation who are arrows in the Hands of the Almighty God, to establish righteousness within our spheres of influence, particularly through our roles as public servants. Raised and fashioned for this purpose, attendance to the said event is not an accident, VRO or non-VRO, PSR or organic employee, it doesn't matter. What counts the most is the fulfillment of God's promise to the Nation through the select people he gathered during this event.
Dr. Jonathan David, the Presiding Apostle of the International Strategic Alliance of Apostolic Churches (ISAAC), based in Muar, Malaysia, validated the mandate and has encouraged the delegates through his video message played during the event (click here to watch the video) |
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