The military is very constitutionalist, and I have my faith in them and in the cooler heads of the people.

I can't be an ingenue forever, and I wouldn't want to be.

It's in your DNA to be a Filipino; how can you just turn your back on it?

I believe that everyone has the fundamental right to head to city hall with the person they love and get married. Period.

Don't expect a pat on the back for merely doing your job, but know that you'll get one for doing it exceptionally well.

I play video games a lot... I love to read... I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter, who are my most favorite people in the world.

The Philippines was with the U.S. in the Second World War, in the Korean War, in the Vietnam War, and now in the war against terrorism.

I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.

It is the civilian part of the politics that is very, very bad, and we have to change that.

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

The military is faithful to the constitution. They will come in only to protect the people from the enemies of the state.

While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together.

We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ.

In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings.

Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.

In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord.

I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy.

The Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives.

A president can be as strong as she wants to be.