Silence on corruption weakens, marginalizes poor — Leonen
MANILA, Philippines — Silence and turning a blind eye in the face of graft and corruption in the judiciary may harm society’s most vulnerable populations, acting Chief Justice Marvic Leonen said.
Leonen said this in a memorandum issued on September 30, reminding the judiciary of its commitment to maintaining court integrity and eradicating corruption.
“To remain silent in the face of corruption is to become complicit in injustice. Every act of corruption benefits the powerful or the wealthy. It weakens our ability to serve those who are poor or disempowered,” Leonen said.
Leonen instructed all Regional Court Managers and appellate, first- and second-level courts across the country to actively inform litigants and court staff about the dedicated Judiciary Integrity Email ([email protected]).
Justices, judges, lawyers, litigants and judicial personnel are urged to report any actionable information or incidents of graft and corruption.
(g) information about judges, justices, court personnel and lawyers facilitating favors at any level of the judicial system.”
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