MANILA, Philippines — Senator Manny Pacquiao is urging members of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to shun all forms of corruption as he took over as president of the ruling party.
Speaking before members of the PDP-Laban in a “hybrid” fellowship night on Wednesday, Pacquiao described corruption as the “cancer that has tormented our government for generations.” Excerpts of his speech were shared with the media on Thursday.
“Galit na galit ako sa mga kurap na mga opisyales pati na rin sa mga kurap na government workers. Sila ang nagnanakaw ng pera ng bayan, pera na dapat ay para sa mga programa at proyekto na makakatulong sa ating m…
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