I would like to ask the many Filipino people to pray together, to help each other so that we will be able to preserve the democracy we restored 20 years ago.

The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.

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.

I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.

I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life.

You have spent many lives and much treasure to bring freedom to many lands that were reluctant to receive it. And here you have a people who won it by themselves and need only the help to preserve it.