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.
Corazon AquinoIt is true you cannot eat freedom and you cannot power machinery with democracy. But then neither can political prisoners turn on the light in the cells of a dictatorship.
Corazon AquinoThe government cannot do everything all at once. It can't wave a magic wand and meet everyone's demands simultaneously.
Corazon AquinoI acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people.
Corazon Aquino