Benigno Aquino III

Tourism is a crucial industry that could employ millions of Filipinos, skilled and unskilled alike, cross those 7,107 islands of the Philippines. From the current projection of 3.3 million tourist arrivals in 2010, our aim is to eventually attract 6 million tourists. In the process, we expect to create 3 million jobs in the next six years. ”

Anytime emotions are involved, you cannot come up with an impartial and objective assessment of any given problem. ”

I didn't have any ambition to be president. It was fate. The people found me. ”

My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much, and I am willing to do this again if necessary. ”

With proper governance, life will improve for all. ”

The people want to go back to the time when democracy was in full bloom. ”

I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone. ”

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. ”

I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97. ”

As you may know, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, awards grants only to countries which rule justly, promote economic freedom, and invest in their people. ”