In a recent discourse, Professor Randy David critiques the conclusion of former Senate blue ribbon chair Senator Panfilo Lacson, who suggested that the ongoing flood control investigation mirrors the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scandal led by Janet Lim Napoles in 2013, but lacks a clear mastermind. David contends that the true mastermind behind the current corruption is the Filipino populace itself. He emphasizes that corruption thrives when the values of honesty, service, and patriotism are neglected. By promoting the Filipino value of 'hiya,' which embodies shame and moral propriety, David believes that citizens can create a political environment resistant to corruption. He laments that corrupt officials often regain power due to voter manipulation through monetary incentives, highlighting a systemic issue. David's conclusion urges a return to foundational values taught in schools and reinforced by communities and religious institutions to combat the cycle of corruption effectively. He calls upon the Filipino people to reject corrupt practices and uphold their moral responsibilities, echoing a traditional parental reminder against profiting from wrongdoing.