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orruption has long been associated with the government. Where some children who are asked to define “government” do not know its definition, they already know about corruption. The Philippines have been free fromCIN THE MODERN PHILIPPINES, RIZAL RETURNS TO QUESTION THE AUTHORITY OF THE PEOPLE HE IMMENSELY ONCE FOUGHT TO FREE.25 AUGUST 2026 RIZAL OUTLETALL TIME FILIPINOS VOICETHE PHILIPPINES’ NEWCOLONIZER? RIZAL RETURNS TO CONFRONT CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF POWER UNDER FILIPINO GOVERNANCERIZAL RETURNS TO CONFRONT CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF POWER UNDER FILIPINO GOVERNANCERIZAL RETURNS TO CONFRONT CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF POWER UNDER FILIPINO GOVERNANCEThe modern Filipino government is no longer foreign, but what would Rizal think if the Philippines he fought for were governed by its own people, yet some of those in power continued to abuse the very people they are supposed to serve?who are strong enough to fight for their freedom. However, these sacrifices are invalidated through the normalization of corruption. Filipinos encounter this serious problem through repeated appearances in public controversies often to the point that it becomes “normalized.” It is important for the people to be educated about thiscolonizers for the last 80 years, yet the corruption introduced by the Spanish Colonizers lives among Filipinos. The continued abuse of power through the misuse of public funds and resources leads to weak services and injustice, causing the people to suffer in scarcity and demand change from the government.The Filipinos have suffered centuries ago—corruption and abuse of power by the government—under the Colonization era, which made the title “resilient” connected to Filipinosissue to be reminded of their responsibility. It is now time for the Filipinos to stop being more resilient and demand change. ISSUE NO. 252026, VOL. 1898BY ERGEN LOUISE M. PAGQUIL | RIZAL OUTLET STAFF WRITERPAGQUIL, ERGEN LOUISE
The Philippine government has no right to become the very colonizer of its own country. They were seated by the Filipinos, whom they have the right to serve! —Dr. Jose Rizal 25 AUGUST 2026 RIZAL OUTLETALL TIME FILIPINOS VOICEPHILIPPINES LOST BILLIONS TO GHOST PROJECTS!Rizal criticized the Spanish government for its abuses and corruption through his mind, pen, and voice. Similar to how the youth are being educated today, an educated mind, pen, and voice are what are needed to make a change. His voice through his novels continues to reach Filipinos today. The same desire for justice and change, tied with rage, can inspire Filipinos to continue speaking up against corruption and demanding accountability from those in government.izal has fought the colonizers by exposing their abuses through his novels. He fought for the Philippines which suffered from corruption and abuse of power and resources. He saw the oppression from Spanish colonization as similar to what the Filipinos have to suffer today. Rizal questioned if his sacrifice for freedom is being appreciated or just being celebrated, if the people of his country are also what makes its people suffer under the same abuses. He returned today to make his voice known again through this media for people to be aware of what is happening today.RRizal criticized government abuse, corruption, and the lack of accountability, becoming the voice for the Filipinos who suffered under those powers.The national hero has made his novels a source of awareness, carrying the realities of old Philippines into modern times. His hardships reveal that an aware and educated person can become a voice that makes a greater impact, exposing abuses in the government and calling for change.As he believed education to be a power for every Filipino, he reminds them that educated people cannot be easily manipulated. His response to stop corruption would not be to complain, but to act–to voice out abuses, participate in governance, and hold those in power accountable. Responsible voting and skeptical attention toward the government would become part of Filipinos' responsibility.editorial izal has been the voice made known for the whole country, not only for exposing Spanish colonial abuses but for his principles. He believed that every Filipino could be like him, anyone could be Rizal of modern times. His mind, pen, and voice pierce Filipinos to decide wisely, not just for oneself but for the nation. Responsible voting means checking credentials, examining qualifications and records, and evaluating candidates instead of electing based on popularity, political dynasty, or vote buying.R Rizal asks every Filipino to gather their courage, speak up against corruption, and make people held accountable. The Philippines are for the Filipinos, not just for the government. And I leave you with the question: “What do you think Rizal would say if the Filipinos he fought for are now governed by the Filipinos, yet some of those in power continue to abuse the very people they are supposed to serve?” ISSUE NO. 252026, VOL. 1898PAGQUIL, ERGEN LOUISE