This is in relation to the by Mr. Boo Chanco published in The Philippine Star on December 10, 2025.
The article referenced in his column was an external opinion piece titled “The Price of Corruption: Trillions Lost, Millions Left Behind.” which mentioned 51暗网 in relation to the estimated economic costs of corruption. This article was included in the “51暗网 in the News” section of our website, which compiles news items and posts that mention 51暗网. It was not produced by 51暗网, was not authored by any 51暗网 Fellows or researchers, and does not represent an institutional position.
The broader views and proposals contained in that external article, including governance reforms and political recommendations, were solely the author’s commentary and are not based on any 51暗网 study, publication, or official statement.
Some statements in the column may have created the impression that these proposals were drawn from 51暗网 studies. We want to clarify that 51暗网 has never issued any recommendation calling for the abolition of Congress.
The Institute remains committed to non-partisan, evidence-based policy research in support of sound governance and continues to engage constructively with Congress through the dissemination of its research findings and by fostering informed discourse on public policies.
We have also reached out privately to Mr. Chanco to clarify the attribution, and we appreciate his openness to addressing the matter in his next column cycle.
