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As for the American child's classic problem - too much mother, too little father - that would be cured by an equalization of parental responsibility. ”
The destruction of the natural beauty, the ecosystems, and the majesty of mountains affect us in ways we're not even aware of. Every time a mountain is beheaded, we chop off a little part of our souls. ”
The main cause that I have attached my name to and am working diligently in is the issue of climate change. ”
Our planet is warming due to pollution from human activities. And a warming climate increases the likelihood of extreme weather. ”
We have to be bold in our national ambitions. First, we must win the fight against poverty within the next decade. Second, we must improve moral standards in government and society to provide a strong foundation for good governance. Third, we must change the character of our politics to promote fertile ground for reforms. ”
It is the civilian part of the politics that is very, very bad, and we have to change that. ”
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. ”
As a country in the path of typhoons and in the Pacific Rim of Fire, we must be prepared as the latest technology permits to anticipate natural calamities when that is possible, to extend immediate and effective relief when it is not. ”
Having felt people's love and support first hand through difficult moments in my life makes me feel it's our responsibility to help one another. ”
The responsibility of carrying and bringing a new life into this world is one that cannot be taken lightly. ”