Thoughts On President Aquino’s Inaugural Speech

A. On Corruption

“During the campaign we said, “If no one is corrupt, no one will be poor.” That is no mere slogan for posters — it is the defining principle that will serve as the foundation of our administration.

This solidly illustrates the commitment of President Aquino to restore decency in the government service. His declaration that “If no one is corrupt, no one will be poor” is the defining principle of his administration: the bedrock of his government.