The Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives.

We must promote solid traits such as work ethics, a dignified lifestyle, matching actions to rhetoric, performance rather than grandstanding.

Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.

We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ.

I'm not worried. I'm in control.

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

I want justice to be so pervasive that it will be taken for granted, just as injustice is taken for granted today.