00:00Corruption continues to erode our institutions, drain our resources from essential public services, and diminish our opportunities for national growth
00:12and development.
00:13It is a progressive disorder that has embodied itself deep within the DNA of governments.
00:21And tragically, it is the Filipino people who are left to suffer the consequences.
00:28The rising cost of living continues to put enormous pressure on the Filipino people.
00:36The cost of food, electricity, transportation, housing, and other basic necessities continues to consume an ever-larger share of the
00:49family budget,
00:50leaving many with little room to save, invest, or prepare for emergencies.
00:58Poverty persists, decent jobs remain insufficient, and economic opportunities remain beyond the reach of too many Filipinos.
01:12Economic growth means little if it exists only in statistics but cannot be felt in the lives of ordinary citizens.
01:24The same challenges confront our education and healthcare systems.
01:31Our children deserve classrooms safe and capable and supported by teachers, and an education that prepares them for lifelong learning.
01:45And no Filipino should be denied reliable healthcare, simply because they cannot afford it.
01:57Government inefficiency remains a daily burden of Filipino families.
02:04And lest we forget, our country continues to struggle with inadequate infrastructure, chronic flooding, traffic, congestion, and unnecessary bureaucracy.
02:19Our communities remain vulnerable when disasters strike.
02:26These are not merely inconveniences.
02:30They take away time, productivity, opportunity, and ultimately, the quality of life from our people.
02:41And so we ask, we, leaders, who dare to dream, is government making life better for the Filipino people?
02:56Are our people living better lives than 10 years ago, than 5 years ago?
03:08Because identifying what is wrong with our country is not enough.
03:13We must also be clear about the country we want to become.
03:19And so we go back to our dream.
03:24Ano ba talaga ang gusto natin, mga Pilipino?
03:29Imagine a Philippines where government works clean, organized, efficient, and free from unnecessary bureaucracy.
03:40Where public servants serve with professionalism.
03:44Transactions are transparent.
03:47Corruption is met with accountability.
03:50And every peso is spent for the people.
03:55Imagine a Philippines where families can afford nutritious food.
04:02Earners earn their wages.
04:06Farmers make a decent living.
04:08And young Filipinos can build meaningful careers without being forced to leave their families in search of opportunities overseas.
04:23Imagine a Philippines where every child has access to quality education.
04:29Every Filipino has access to affordable health care.
04:35And every family has the opportunity to live in a decent home.
04:40And every family has the opportunity to live in a decent home.
04:52Imagine a Philippines where communities are clean, safe, connected, and resilient.
05:00With reliable transportation, effective infrastructure, protected waterways, and preparedness for disasters.
05:11Imagine a Philippines where human rights are upheld, justice is fair, laws are applied and respected,
05:20And Filipinos can live together, and Filipinos can live together, peacefully, despite our differences.
05:29Imagine a business community where you do not need to pay politicians just so your business is safe from harassment.
05:42Imagine a Philippines where leadership is measured, not by power, connections, or wealth,
05:51But by integrity, competence, and service to the Filipino people.
05:58That is the Philippines we dream of building.
06:05But the next question is, how do we get there?
06:11And it starts with three things, order, integrity, and efficiency.
