To effectively rid the country of corrupt practices, President Duterte said the government needs the people's help, and he's giving the public the venue to do just that.
One only needs to send information to the government's 8888 complaints hotline, and soon to a new TV program.
"I am opening the RP TV PTV, yung every day they can text the name of the official - never mind about libel and all. Sabi ko, sige lagay ninyo ang pangalan ng tao, opisina, ilagay mo kung anong hiningi sayo and it will – lalabas yan sa and so the people of the Philippines can just tune in and they would know the idiots who are corrupting this country, the President said.
After a month since it was launched in August, the 8888 hotline has received over 11,000 complaints.
The President admits there could be errors, and he's willing to take responsibility
He said, "We may be wrong and, no doubt about it, I am willing to apologize every day that we commit a mistake."
But, the President is also quick to warn, in his speech before the San Beda Law alumni home coming Saturday, those who would be found guilty will not only lose their posts, but their faces as well.
Duterte also says his fight against corruption does not only cover individual employees. Positions, departments, and even entire agencies are also in danger.