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We are poor not because of our laziness, or our religion or our burgeoning population. We are poor for obvious reasons:

First, it is due to the inefficiency of our political leaders. Gone are the days when our elected leaders were brilliant and credible. Today, in our political arena, those who get elected are those who have the money, popularity and political monopoly (read: dynasty). They get elected not because of their efficiency but because of their affluence and influence. An efficient leader is someone who does a given task conscientiously.
Second, it is due to graft and corruption. It is believed that the surest way to ruin a nation is to put corrupt leaders in office. Graft and corruption is the problem that continues to burden us. Many young Filipinos can't afford basic education, health and other social services because of graft and corruption in government. How many millions of pesos are lost to overpricing and payroll-padding? The pork barrel should be scrapped. We wish that all government projects get to be finished on time, without the taint of corruption. Are our leaders not ashamed that we have been tagged as one of the most corrupt countries in Asia?
Third, it is due to government neglect. It is the duty of the government to provide society's basic needs. When the Catholic Church initiates a certain project (e.g., a housing project), it only means that the Church is trying to fill up something that the government has overlooked. It is not really the duty of the Church to provide for the material needs of man. Her role is to satisfy man's spiritual needs. However, the Church cannot just close her eyes and let people suffer. So the Church has to take on dual roles. One is inherent in its nature; the other is the province of government.
Lastly, it is due to political will and good governance, or rather the lack of these two elements that are key to economic success. Compromise should not get in the way our leaders serve the people; and service should be devoid of selfish motives. If our country can produce leaders who have political will and who are uncompromising adherents of good governance, we can achieve what we have been aspiring after.
Poverty cannot be eradicated without political reform. It is now the time to make some vital changes. If we want a country free of corruption, then we have to help each other. If we want to take off economically, we have to get rid of all forms of corruption. If we want to be a First World country, the key to realizing this dream is right in our hands.

We pray for our leaders. We pray for our nation. We pray for our success, but we must act now.

By. Lorimer Seno

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