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.

A president can be as strong as she wants to be.

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

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

In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings.

The people want government that works for them at every level. They want good government that begins at their doorstep in the barangay, and does not end before the closed door of a bureaucrat in Metro Manila.

I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.