National leaders who find themselves wilting under the withering criticisms by members of the media, would do well not to take such criticism personally but to regard the media as their allies in keeping the government clean and honest, its services

I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles.

The only thing I can really offer the Filipino people is my sincerity.

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.

Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.

You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to freedom.

Freedom of expression - in particular, freedom of the press - guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy.