Camiguin, Romblon and Camarines Norte got out of the list of poorest provinces in 2003. With tourism, these provinces can become rich.

Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people.

We must weed out corruption and build a strong system of justice that the people can trust.

We've supported the U.S. every step of the way. The Philippines was the first government in Asia after September 11, in fact, the night of September 11; it was nighttime for us then. It was daytime here. We were the first government in Asia to come out and say that we're supporting the U.S.

As the leader of the nation, I say in behalf of the Filipino people to the world: we are strong and principled believers in democracy.

College education is the great Filipino dream. But in a world of rapid technological change, getting a job or keeping it depends as much on how well one reasons as how well one uses his hands.