The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) has strongly criticized alumni who are implicated in the current corruption in the government. According to Fr. Karel San Juan, SJ, president of CEAP, it is shameful when a graduate of a Catholic school acts contrary to the values they were taught.
San Juan said this year's CEAP convention is a message to millions of alumni: demonstrate integrity, truth, and social justice in any profession. He urged alumni to revisit the values of truth and decency.
According to Narcy Dionisio, executive director of CEAP, eliminating ethics subjects in colleges is not the right move. “Ethics is not optional. It is important to teach it to prevent corruption in society,” she added.
Fr. Wilmer Tria, CEAP Vice President, also reminded that corruption itself is the root of the education problems in the country. He said that there are many “ghost” phenomena—from ghost voters to ghost projects—due to the dead conscience of society. He urged agencies and courts to act immediately, impose punishment, and make corruption cases public.
Despite this, CEAP is proud of its alumni who have remained loyal and service-minded, such as doctors, teachers, lawyers, and government leaders, who promote development and concern for the poor.
