We in the Philippines know we have to perform our own role in terms of promoting peace in the world. We are actually members of the U.N. peacekeeping forces in many areas. Benigno Aquino III Read Quote
While I accept that there are certain things about my private life that will always be of interest to the public, it would be better if you give the same amount of attention to issues that matter as well. Benigno Aquino III Read Quote
As far as same-sex marriage, I really would want to think about that a lot more given the fact that my focus would be always on the child. The innocent should not be given more even burdens than what is absolutely necessary. Benigno Aquino III Read Quote
I can try to convince somebody else of my beliefs, but I should not be imposing. Benigno Aquino III Read Quote
China itself has said repeatedly that they will and have been conforming to international law. Benigno Aquino III Read Quote
I try to put myself in others’ shoes: How does any country give up any sovereignty and expect to survive as a government? I don’t think that any Philippine president, or any leader for that matter, can afford to give up any portion of territorial sovereignty. That would be political suicide. Benigno Aquino III Read Quote