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.

Its never right to fight terror with terror.

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.

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

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

In a global arena, what our businessmen need in order to be competitive is transparency and a level playing-field.