IN THE FLOOD OF INJUSTICE, LET TRUTH RISE

WALKING TOGETHER AGAINST CORRUPTION

SVD PHC STATEMENT 

 We are deeply concerned by incessant reports of widespread corruption, particularly the misuse of public funds intended for infrastructure and disaster response. These are not mere administrative oversights; they represent profound moral failures that cause real harm, especially to the poor, the displaced, and the voiceless. When public money meant to protect lives is stolen, it is the poor who drown—both in literal floodwaters and in the flood of impunity, greed, and injustice. In the same way, when public trust is shattered and systems meant to serve the common good are compromised, it is the most vulnerable who suffer most.

  We approach this crisis with a Gospel-rooted desire for truth, compassion, and transformation. We understand corruption not only as a political or legal issue but as a spiritual wound—one that undermines the dignity of persons and the common good of our society.

  Large crowds gathered across different locations on September 21 to express the nation's collective sentiment. Yet, as with many national issues, the voices gradually faded—reduced to whispers—until they were ultimately drowned out by the next wave of concerns. For this reason, we commit to continue walking alongside all sectors of society—faith communities of all religions and denominations, government agencies, civil institutions, grassroots movements, and individuals—in the shared pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice. We persist to raise our voices to demand immediate and transparent investigation into these grave allegations. The truth must be brought into the light, those responsible must be held to account, and justice must be served—openly, fearlessly, and without delay. As Jesus reminds us, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6). May this hunger guide us toward a society rooted in justice, compassion, and shared responsibility. Far from judging or condemning others, or sowing division, the call arises from deep love for our nation and a steadfast hope for a future built on truth and unity. In light of this, we refuse to remain silent in the face of corruption—because silence is complicity, and inaction is betrayal.

  We call on the President, all members of Congress—both Senators and Representatives—Cabinet officials, department heads, and all public servants to faithfully uphold their constitutional duties by taking decisive action to cleanse their institutions—if not out of conscience, then at least in the name of public decency. We likewise call upon civil society to raise its voice with vigorous yet peaceful resolve, grounded in reason and sobriety, for graft and corruption are not merely administrative failures, but criminal abuses of power made worse by the misappropriation of funds intended for the common good.

  We continue our mission to walk with all sectors of society—especially the poor and marginalized—toward a future where justice is not just an aspiration, but a lived reality. Together with our Founder, St. Arnold Janssen, we pray: “May the darkness of sin and the night of unbelief vanish before the light of the Word and the Spirit of Grace, and may the heart of Jesus live in the hearts of all.”

DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIES

SVD PHILIPPINE CENTRAL PROVINCE