War is never one-sided so my reaction to all this is that as a government we cannot be blackmailed.
in the spirit of dialogue and understanding, I have bent backwards and listened to the legitimate grievances of some of the young officers.
His health is good, his spirits high and he sends best wishes to every Filipino for their thoughts and prayers.
We have a strategic framework for fighting terrorism, and it is a framework our officials are discussing with the United States. Both countries are looking at this framework and looking at where the partnership in fighting terrorism domestically, regionally and globally can become more effective.
terrorism in southwest Philippines.
a brazen act of terrorism which shall not go unpunished.
I want justice to be so pervasive that it will be taken for granted, just as injustice is taken for granted today.
did not witness any distribution of bribes.
One protest leader, Renato Reyes, said that a people power ... September storm if the impeachment is killed this week.
But our people must also know that that will not always be the case. Innocents will come into harms' way and circumstances may not allow such a successful outcome.
But as the opposition had little to give up as it holds neither power or position, ... offer that supreme sacrifice of giving up all that they believe is theirs to hold on to.
There is no calling in life nobler than to serve the people of one's nation in pursuit of the Jeffersonian ideal of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I, for one, feel privileged every day, every single day to be able to serve the people of the Philippines and to be associated with democrats like you from all over the world.
The Philippines will yet emerge as a prosperous, modern nation within our lifetimes.
grand display of maturity that seals our stability and resilience as a nation.
Now I ask you to make your sacrifice. Take a gamble. I took the plunge and I'm glad of it.
In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord.
History will mark its day of sadness when a great liberator of the Filipino people and a champion of God passed away, ... his wisdom and profound love for the poor and oppressed.
I sow my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy.
This is neither a political ploy nor a gimmick. I believe that this process will quickly lay the foundation for deep reforms in our society.
We mourn with the world the passing of Pope John Paul II. His death brings to all a deep sense of grief and loss. He was a holy champion of the Filipino family and of the profound Christian values that make everyone of us contemplate, everyday, what is just, moral and sacred in life.
Regarding those who face the death penalty, I announce that we are changing that punishment and will make (the maximum penalty) life imprisonment.
They have broken the law, ... They will be court-martialed.
link the entire country through a network of transport infrastructure.
As commander in chief, I control the situation.
I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.
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