Singer Regine Velasquez shares the sentiments of most Filipinos – a Philippines without corruption.
Regine shared a TikTok AI-generated video of a corruption-free Philippines showing a progressive country.
“Imagine a Philippines without corruption. Bullet trains, world-class cities, thriving communities, and limitless opportunities. What do you think the future could look like?” the TikTok post read.
The gargantuan task, the singer noted, is impossible with corrupt officials.
“Kung hindi ninanakaw pera natin KAYA to eh!!!!!” she said, frustration lacing in her statement.
“The thing is hindi sila marunong mahiya kahit sabihan silang magnanakaw, makapal ang mukha at isinusuka na natin sila, waley pa rin. Magtuturo lang sila ng iba pang magnanakaw hangang maubos na lang nila ‘yung ninakaw nila tapos nakaw uli,” she added.
Regine also questioned the taxes imposed on Filipinos, among which is VAT at 12%, the highest in Southeast Asia.
“In the meantime, we continue to pay taxes na pinagpaguran natin. Ano pa pwede nila lagyan ng tax ano pa!!!!! Baka paggising natin isang araw pati hangin may tax na!!!!!!” she said.
Regine shared how “helpless” she feels waiting for accountability and jail time for those proven corrupt. She also noted how little will change even if a new set of public servants will be elected or appointed. Regine hopes to see effective change even as she is in her mid-50s.
“Anong ba gagawin natin para maituwind ang baluktot na pamamalakad na ito?? At kahit iba ang ilagay natin dyan, I don’t think it will change!!! I’m 55. Konting panahon na lang ang ilalagi namin sa mundo sana man lang maabutan namin ang isang maluwaltahing pamumuhay para sa mga Pilipino,” she wrote on Instagram.
In another post on X, Regine questioned the justice system in the Philippines.
“Hay, hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili ko. Nagagalit talaga ako. Alam n’yo kung bakit hindi natatapos ang kurapsyon?? Kasi walang consequences. Justice is selective,” she said.