The Department of Justice on Thursday held its first anti-corruption workshop and summit to contribute to nation-building.
“The fight against corruption is not merely a legal mandate; it is a moral imperative. It is about restoring trust, protecting the Filipino people, and, most importantly, strengthening the very foundations of our democracy,” said Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida.
“Corruption erodes institutions, diverts resources from essential services, discourages investment, and weakens public confidence in government. It undermines the rule of law and denies justice to the most vulnerable,” he added.
Vida shared the DOJ’s five key priorities: intensifying the prosecution of corruption-related offenses, reinforcing internal integrity mechanisms, accelerating digital transformation, deepening collaboration with civil society and the private sector, and alignment with international standards.
Likewise, he noted the justice department is also investing in capacity building such as training prosecutors in financial forensics, cyber investigations, and complex fraud detection in recognition of the evolution of corruption.
He vowed to effect reform to promote a transparent and accountable justice system in the country.
“The fight against corruption is, at its core, a fight for public trust—trust that public funds serve the public good, that laws are applied equally, and that institutions serve the people,” Vida said.
