Adamson University has declared its support for the growing movement against corruption, vowing to stand with Filipinos demanding accountability and justice.
In a statement titled “Thou Shall Not Steal,” the Vincentian-run institution condemned rampant graft, saying that while politicians and their cohorts enjoy luxury, ordinary citizens suffer floods, poverty, and misery.
The university called for the creation of an independent commission to probe corruption not only in infrastructure projects but also in the broader misuse of public funds by both past and present administrations.
“As an academic institution, we are forming our students towards responsibility and integrity,” the statement read.
It stressed that education cannot remain neutral in the face of systemic wrongdoing. The university echoed the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in urging young people to use their platforms to expose injustice, demand reforms, and “make corruption shameful again.”
Adamson officials encouraged students and the public to be vigilant and vocal, joining mobilizations on September 21 to demand justice and reject impunity.
On that day, church groups, schools, and civil society organizations will mount twin protests in Metro Manila to denounce corruption.
A morning rally will be held at Luneta Park in Manila, while a larger afternoon program is set at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, expected to draw over 15,000 participants.
Organizers have urged attendees to wear white as a symbol of unity and solidarity on the anniversary of martial law.
Signed by university leaders, faculty, and student representatives, the declaration invoked the words of St. Vincent de Paul: “Your resources are not yours; these are the birthright of the poor.”
It reminded the community that integrity and honesty must guide both leaders and citizens in daily life.
