“Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished - these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to re...”
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“Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished - these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to re...”
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“For every profanity, there's a story behind it. People should go beyond my cussing.”
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“To all my political opponents, all and sundry, not only the presidential bets, I would like to offer my hand to friendship.”
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“I am a lawyer and 22 years the mayor of Davao City. I served as congressman of the first district for one term, and I was vice mayor to my daughter, Inday.”
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“I am a man of many flaws and contradictions.”
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“Destiny is not designed by mere mortals like us. It is crafted by God.”
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“Many are asking what my credentials are and what I can do for the Philippines. They are telling me that they heard I am a womanizer. That is true. That is very true.”
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“The state must protect the media. In a democracy, the role of media is very important. In the absence of a credible opposition party, you can rely on the media.”
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“You have to support the government, not to me personally; I do not want anyone cultivating loyalty to me. I don't like that.”
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“From day one, I told people there are consequences for not abiding by the law.”
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“I only want three children for every family. I'm a Christian, but I'm a realist, so we have to do something with our overpopulation. I will defy the opinion or the belief of the Church.”
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“God does not discriminate against people, regardless of color, religion, social class, or gender and sexual preferences.”
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“I slap people in public, especially erring policemen. I can even challenge them to a duel. I am a gunfighter.”
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“I have to build a new environment for the people. I will place them in ecozones and provide them assistance. I will build hospitals there. There will be economic activity.”
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“I've always said that God will somehow enlighten me.”
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“Erosion of faith and trust in government - that is the real problem that confronts us.”
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“What you should worry about is how you suffer here on this planet. You do not worry about suffering after you make the exit.”
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“My worry is how to protect the Filipino.”
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“You cannot prevent me from talking. I am exercising my right to free speech.”
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“Freedom of expression is very important.”
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