“He continues to seek justice for Filipinos from those involved in the Pharmally scandal.” Each revelation in the Pharmally scandal strips away the veneer
Each revelation in the Pharmally scandal strips away the veneer of Philippine governance, revealing a haunting reality of impunity. Richard Gordon, a tireless advocate for accountability, finds himself fighting against forces that resist change. Beyond the billions allegedly siphoned off by insiders, this is about a public betrayed by the very system meant to protect it.
The Pharmally case also exposes the deep entanglement of wealth and power. Michael Yang’s connection to Duterte has shielded him from scrutiny, his influence running back to Duterte’s days as mayor of Davao. Suspicions of Yang’s ties to illicit trade and clandestine financial maneuvers have lingered, and his involvement in Pharmally’s dealings underscores how the powerful can exploit the system.
Gordon’s call for action is urgent: he implores the Marcos administration to use all available powers to prosecute those involved and reclaim diverted funds stashed abroad. Yet questions remain about whether President Marcos, whose family legacy is also clouded by allegations of corruption, will have the political will to pursue justice impartially.
Gordon’s case for urgent action is compelling. He urges the DOJ, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and the Office of the Ombudsman to coordinate prosecution efforts against Pharmally’s principals. Philippine courts, he insists, must be seen as institutions committed to upholding the law without bias, not as tools for protecting privilege. Beyond prosecution, the administration must prioritize efforts to recover the funds diverted by Pharmally.
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