The Rotary Balita no. 757 (November 4, 1954).

Maj. Jose Lukban, acting chief of the Nations! Bureau of Investigation (NBI) told the Rotary Club of Manila on Oct. 28 what the bureau has been doing in the administration's campaign for clean government. At his left is Club President Gene Puyat who, like most of the Rotarians, praised the straight from the shoulder talk of the former amateur wrestling champion and ace debater. Dr. Herminio Velarde, Sr., right, spoke on good sight. Dr. Victoriano Yamzon, holder of the Carson medal for excellence in oratory, was among the first to pump the major's hand in congratulation. He used to give young Lukban pointers in public speaking. Bottom photo shows Col. Ernesto Rufino handing his contribution to Rotary fund to Col. Amade Bautista as Dr. R. P. Gonzalez looks on. The need for greater public civic consciousness as an essential factor in the fight against graft and corruption was emphasized recently during the weekly luncheon-meeting of the Rotarians by Major Jose Lukban, acting director of the National Bureau of Investigation. This week's Rotary guest speaker, Major Lukban called upon his hosts to help develop the trait of civic consciousness among the citizenry. Reiterating the administration's pledge to rid the country of corrupt government officials and practices, the NBI acting chief cited the busting of the ICC license racket and the exposure of big tax evaders as among the many accomplishments of the NBI during its brief 10 months' operation under the new administration. In his address, Major Lukban gave the following as his definition of a public official: A citizen who, by virtue of his position, works for the best interest of the people. The NBI, he explained, goes after public officials who refuse to remember the meaning, the connotation of his oath of office. "But," he added, "we must have the backing of an aroused and civic-minded citizenry so that we can gear ourselves to maximum efficiency."