The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBC) has condemned widespread corruption in the country, calling it a “recurring issue” that has led to the theft of billions of pesos from taxpayers.

In a statement, CFBC President Samuel Lee Uy expressed frustration over recent reports of funds allegedly stolen by corrupt politicians and business contractors.

He lamented that the immense sum of money could have provided food for the poor, who continue to “go hungry and suffer daily.”

Uy asserted that integrity and hard work are central to the “Chino-y tradition,” a legacy the Chinese-Filipino business community is committed to upholding.

He noted, however, that the group believes this legacy of “kindness and purpose” is now being tested by the country’s governance issues.

The CFBC's statement specifically referenced the ₱142-billion funding insertion scandal, calling it a “painful reminder” of the country’s struggle with corruption.

The group also recalled previous corruption cases, including the infamous “Pork Barrel” scandal involving Janet Lim-Napoles and her cohorts.

The organization called on all public servants to honor their promise to the public, urging them to fulfill their duties rather than “drowning in floods or left with inadequate facilities.”

The CFBC believes that “everything we do echoes into eternity and shapes the lives of the generations that follow,” and stressed the importance of leaders upholding a standard of "nobility and truthful means.”

Ultimately, the CFBC called for leaders and public officials to pursue and restore “justice in our country,” reaffirming the group’s commitment to the nation’s progress and a vision for prosperity.