I am my little people's star and slave. When I go out into the barrios, I get dressed because I know my little people want to see a star. Other presidents' wives have gone to the barrios wearing house dresses and slippers. That's not what people want to see. People want someone they can love, someone to set an example.

Perception is real, truth is not. I'm not fighting for money and possessions. I'm fighting for something more precious. I pray that as we enter the cyber age -- the Age of Transparency -- the facts and the truth will out.

I'm like Robin Hood. I rob the rich to make these projects come alive... not really rob. It's done with a smile.

The problems with First Ladies is that you have to set the standard. My role is to be both star and slave.

I love everybody. One of the great things about me is that I have a very positive attitude.

Doesn't the fight for survival also justify swindle and theft? In self defence, anything goes.

We practically own everything in the Philippines.