Before September 11, we were fighting terrorism in our southwestern Philippines, and it was a lonely fight. However, we were able to contain it now in one island in that part of the Philippines. But after September 11, and after the creation of the global coalition against terrorism, now we have allies, and I believe now it will easier with allies.

The military is very constitutionalist, and I have my faith in them and in the cooler heads of the people.

In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord.

I am very grateful to our Muslim population. One of the things we've been doing is stepping up our inter-faith dialogue with the Muslim population. And I think that helped very much in their support for me.

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'

I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy.

I will follow my father's footsteps by doing what is right, and God will take care of the rest. My father is my role model. My living role model is Cory Aquino.