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 detention has been worth every second if only to prove my innocence to those who truly matter most my countrymen.

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

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.

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

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

Through the ballot, we can defend our democracy from the threat of dictatorship.