Philippine President Joseph Estrada said he was saddened by the conviction. It's very unfortunate and what happened is saddening, ... If he really is innocent, then the day will come that his name will be cleared.

My term ends in June 2004 and I have no intention to change that.

We have to change the system. The system is very rotten. The executive is corrupt, the Congress is corrupt, the judiciary is corrupt. ... So what's left We really have to have a radical and surgical change to bring back the image of our country.

Peace, ... is crucial, because my government aims to hasten Mindanao's development by transforming it into the country's food basket.

Why should I resign ... First of all, I am not guilty of any of these charges. Second, we have a constitution to follow.

The downsides of globalization are indeed painful, ... But taking the bigger pills against its ills is superior to living inside a sterile bubble.

I'm convinced I will be cleared of all these charges that were unfairly leveled against me.