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'm not worried. I'm in control.

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

It is simply the truth that the political system that I am part of has degenerated to the point that it needs fundamental change.

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.

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