Amidst the furor generated by the World Bank expose of extensive corruption in government related contracts, we now find ourselves in the midst of allegations of irregularities in the bidding for a 168-M heavy equipment purchase by the Provincial Government, the largest single purchase ever.Recent news articles in the local dailies have presented both sides of the controversy and heightened the public's awareness to issues that concern good governance.
Reading through both sides of the controversy, one can conclude that indeed the whole bidding process lacked transparency and did not reflect the competitive spirit of a public bidding.Pronouncements from Capitol in defense of the proceedings leave more questions than answers.
Reading the Chronicle Editorial in last Sunday's issue, calling for ordinary citizens to band together and stand up against corruption has prompted me to write in condemnation of such abuse of authority in the dispensation of public funds.The 6.4M unliquidated cash advances of City Hall officials has created much noise but this pales in comparison to the 168-M purchase if left unchecked.I am sure that many share my sentiments in silent condemnation of such excesses by government, but are just too shy to express their indignation.
The economic ills that befall our country today is not just an offshoot of the world financial crisis but largely due to widespread corruption in government. Politics has turned out to be good business and people who run for public office are making a career out of it rather than do so for public service.
The ugly head of corruption has again appeared in our midst and our beloved Bohol is not spared from its evils.Now is the time for all good citizens to stand in righteous indignation of such acts. Calling on all brave descendants of DAGOHOY!
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