The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.

I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.

Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.

In 1995, we had evidence of the brother-in-law of Osama bin Laden being in the Philippines, living in the Philippines. We had evidence of front organizations set up in the Philippines. And we uncovered evidence about, which would help the U.S. with - about the perpetuators of the World Trade Center bombing.

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.

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

While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together.