AS the national elections in the Philippines draw near, it is imperative for Filipinos to understand that the need for good governance should stem from our strongest individual desires to break the generational curses on greed that result in corrupt practices.

Wikipedia defines greed as an uncontrollable longing for increase in the acquisition of material gain; a social value such as status or power. While corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense which is undertaken by a person or an organization which is entrusted with a position of authority, in order to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one's personal gain.