By and large, our political system has betrayed its promise to each new generation of Filipinos, not a few of whom are voting with their feet, going abroad and leaving that system behind. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
In the area of national security, I urge the swift passage of an anti-terrorism law that will protect rather than subvert, enhance rather than weaken, the rights and liberties that terrorism precisely threatens with extinction. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
We may disagree among ourselves, but let us never lose sight of that greater battle for one people, one country, one Philippines. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
To our men and women in the armed services, the huge and deep core of your loyalty has earned the nation’s accolade. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
We will downsize the government, motivate excess employees to become entrepreneurs, and increase the pay of a lean and mean bureaucracy. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
The roof cannot collapse when the value pillars of government and society are sound and strong. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
I ask the educational system, the parents, the church, and pillars of the community to help shape a new culture of honesty, patriotism, respect, discipline and service for young Filipinos. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
Our investments in social justice and basic needs are as vital to our future as fiscal and macroeconomic reforms. A nation deeply divided will not stand. And it certainly will not move forward. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote
Chronic deficits drastically reduce government’s ability to make those infrastructure investments that business needs to grow and create jobs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Read Quote