Personally, I had the chance to be at the launch of the Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan (ANIM) which is a non-partisan, multi-sector coalition of organizations, groups, and individuals united and dedicated to addressing three critical issues: political dynasties, corruption and systemic electoral fraud.

The convenors and members of ANIM come from six major sectors of Philippine society led by retired military and uniformed personnel, the clergy and faith-based communities, the youth, women, business and professionals, and civil society and people’s organizations.

ANIM aims to build the largest coalition capable of collaboratively addressing the three major issues of corruption, political dynasties and electoral reform. The coalition will leverage the expertise and experience of institutions and individuals to create a comprehensive Reform Agenda, consisting of targeted measures for each issue.

ANIM will forge alliances and partnerships with like-minded groups, organizations, and individuals in every LGU to advance this Reform Agenda. ANIM envisions a Philippines governed by a system that promotes inclusive national development anchored on truth, integrity, meritocracy, good governance, social justice and national security.

ANIM has the following areas of concern, namely:

Corruption — which undermines the very fabric of our society. ANIM is dedicated to eradicating corrupt practices at all levels of government to ensure that public offices and resources are used solely for the benefit of the people.

Political dynasties — the concentration of political power in a few families stifles democracy and limits opportunities for broader representation. Political dynasties are also a significant cause of corruption in our society. ANIM aims to dismantle these dynasties and promote a political landscape that is open and inclusive.

Systemic electoral fraud — our electoral system requires comprehensive reform. ANIM advocates for changes that will ensure free, fair, and transparent elections, guaranteeing that every citizen’s vote is counted and the true will of the people is reflected.

As a coalition, ANIM does not endorse or support any political party or candidate for public office. However, it will provide guidelines to the public, especially to coalition members, on how to choose honest, competent, patriotic and qualified servant leaders.

ANIM invites individuals, groups, and organizations from all sectors of Philippine society, including schools and companies, to join the coalition in the fight against political dynasties and corruption, and in the promotion of electoral reforms.

ANIM is more than just a coalition — it is a movement driven by the collective will and passion of the Filipino people to create a nation where truth, integrity, justice, equality, and inclusivity prevail.

So let us be reminded as God’s faithful people to follow His path and Law, to obey His will and to do what is right and just and not to allow ourselves to be easily tempted and swayed by the pleasures, comforts, and wicked desires of the world around us.

All of us should always live our lives faithfully and dedicate ourselves thoroughly to the cause of the Lord, reminded of the manner by which we should carry out our daily living as Christians, that is, as God’s holy and worthy people, those whom He has called and chosen to be His own.

We should not be ignorant of the mission and calling which each one of us has been entrusted with by God.