MANILA, Philippines - There are three chapters in the life of a whistleblower according to Archbishop Oscar Cruz. First, he tells the truth. Second, the public will believe him and third some people will try to take his life. This is the risk that whistleblowers like Jun Lozada, Col. George Rabusa, Sandra Cam and Sgt. Vidal Doble had and continue to face after telling the world what they know about the scams and the scums in the government.
Tonight on ABS-CBN’s Krusada, Karen Davila will expose the plight of whistleblowers who have to change houses from time to time and give up their jobs in fear for their lives.Karen has spoken to many whistleblowers as part of ABS-CBN News and The Correspondents.
Witnessing the sorry state of their lives has driven her to push for the Whistleblower Protection Act, a law that protects and addresses the needs of whistleblowers. While they get fame and the people’s support, they also become targets of individuals or groups who want to silence them. Is this the price of telling the truth?
Krusada airs after Bandila.