AMRSP Statement of Jun Lozada

Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (AMRSP) Statement on the Jun Lozada Case
“…and the Truth shall set you free!”
We thank God for having been given the rare privilege of taking an active part in the triumph of truth over lies in a culture of fear and moral bankruptcy. We believe Jun Lozada is only an example of what is happening in our government institutions.We humbly recognize that God, in His mysterious ways had made us His instrument in enabling Jun Lozada to come out with his historic revelation to the Press and to the Senate: we consider him a modern David confronting a Goliath.Being with him these past days is a genuine spiritual experience – getting to know a man who embodies what is best in the Filipino. We saw his courage unfolding before our eyes as he tried to overcome his fears and apprehensions leading to his testimony before the Senate in unparalleled authenticity, courage, honesty, humility and unfailing courtesy.As he spoke we began to realize with growing horror and increasing indignation the extent of corruption that is systemic in our government bureaucracy and its toll on our suffering people who could actually live in well-being if the resources of this country were truly used for their good.We recognize the important role of the media people in this critical moment of our country. We commend them for the support they have given to Jun Lozada and for their unrelenting pursuance of the truth.It is unthinkable for us to imagine that this basic heroic act, that is putting Jun and his family not only in danger but in a state of dislocation that sees no immediate end, would be in vain. We cannot go back to “business as usual.” We commit ourselves to pursue a crusade for TRUTH. We call on all sectors of society especially the Church to join us in this commitment.Let us heed the call of the CBCP for communal action”“Truth hurts. Truth reveals. But the truth must be served. The truth will set our country free. Only the truth - not lies and deceit will set us free. This truth challenges us now to communal action.”