Whenever people listen to one another humbly and openly, their shared values and aspirations become all the more apparent. Diversity is no longer seen as a threat, but as a source of enrichment.

Filipinos everywhere are known for their love of God, their fervent piety and their warm devotion to Our Lady and her rosary

A friendship with a woman is not a sin. (It's) a friendship. A romantic relationship with a woman who is not your wife, that is a sin.

Dear young people, pray with me for peace in the world.

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good. Thus will they be able to marshal the moral resources needed to face the demands of the present, and to pass on to coming generations a society of authentic justice, solidarity and peace.

Racism today is the ultimate evil in the world

I address a strong appeal from my heart that the dignity and safety of the worker always be protected.