CORRUPTION: COULD THERE BE A SOLUTION?

Prevention is better than cure. With all the disasters that struck our country, the government took a shift from the reactive approach which centers more on the recovery and rehabilitation of the affected areas to proactive approach rooted on prevention and preparedness. Out of the P2.606-trillion General Appropriations Act for 2015, a total of P15 billion will be allocated for calamity fund of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) whereas P6.5 B for quick response fund.But, can the citizens really be assured that this huge amount of funds will be spent wisely for the intended purpose and will not go directly to others pockets? After all the issues, specifically the pork barrel scam, how are we supposed to assure the security of the funds and accountability on how theyre being spent? These funds are for the benefit of the Filipinos but corruption excuses none. Itll definitely bare its fangs and eat up these resources. Yes, having larger amounts for disaster preparedness and risk management is a good news as it could possibly save more lives by building sturdier edifices and hasten the implementation of disaster risk management plans. Yet, if it goes into the wrong hands, then what difference does it make? Such plans would either be unimplemented or be rushed, and the citizens will be the one to suffer the consequences. Its definitely disgusting to think how these corrupt officials still go on with enriching their pockets at the expense of peoples lives, how they cozily sleep in their air-conditioned rooms while others have almost nowhere to go, and how they could still smile and be grateful that theyre safe from the calamities while others are mourning the loss of their loved ones. We cant just put our hopes on a day of enlightenment when they suddenly wake up and conquer the demons of greed of money and power thats been within them, can we?Government of the people, by the people, for the people is easier said than done if these kinds of people who claim to be public servants but just serve themselves keep on lurking within the premises of OUR government. Natural disasters can be avoided or minimized but can we also do the same for corruption?