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The word &quot;corruption&quot; is not new to actress Rhian Ramos, who has heard it at home since she was a child.It has been used in numerous conversations, thus the term has become ingrained in her system.In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News at Luxxe White Cafe, where she supplies her own cookie brand Bas Bakes, Ramos recalled, “I feel like I’ve had a very big angst about corruption in the government ever since I was a toddler. I grew up, bata pa lang ako, naririnig ko na ‘yung, ‘so corrupt.’”Ramos continued, “Naaalala ko pa even my sister — when we were little kids — she said, ‘corrupt’ (in a sassy way). Ganoon ka-ingrain sa utak namin ‘yung corruption.”Even after generations have passed and numerous politicians have led the country, the term corruption sadly remains relevant. But this time, people are speaking up.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757632173650image0 (2).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Rhian Ramos&#x27; Bas Bakes cookies are now at Luxxe White Cafe. Josh Mercado </div>Some netizens have already set up online pages and protests to call out and combat corruption in the Philippines. While others opt to march in the streets, some use social media to express their frustration.According to the actress-entrepreneur, it&#x27;s time for everyone to speak up.“I haven’t really said anything ‘cos no one has asked. I don’t mind telling you how I feel. The whole country is very angry,” Ramos told ABS-CBN News.She passionately added, “Tama lang. Dapat lang.”Airing her dismay about corruption that causes chaos in the country, she went on to say, “I think now that it’s all blown up… Medyo late na rin kasi ang dami nang nanakaw. Ang dami nang nag-suffer. And how many generations already. Ang laki na nang problema. I don’t know if it’s solvable in a few years lang.”Ramos believes that people&#x27;s internet protests against corruption are very appropriate. She also stated that she hopes that all of this would result in meaningful change.“Honestly, I’m glad that it’s out. I’m glad that everyone’s talking about it. Everyone’s finally angry enough to do something about it. And I just hope na may totoong change na mangyari,” she shared with ABS-CBN News.The award-winning actress also spoke with ABS-CBN News on her decision not to endorse any politicians, except for his partner Sam Verzosa in the previous mayoral election.“For the longest time, I really never agreed to endorse any politician. Nakailang eleksyon na. Look at what’s happening now. Imagine if I told peope to vote for someone who stole. Ayun. That would make me feel much worse,” she ended.

According to the actress-entrepreneur, it's time for everyone to speak up.

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Rhian Ramos on PH corruption: ‘I hope na may totoong change na mangyari’

Josh Mercado

Published Sep 12, 2025 11:09 AM PHT

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