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The question of whether one has one's own political power or goes to work for someone else is not only a feminist question. ”
Corporations are poisoning our air and water while at the same time lining the pockets of elected officials with political contributions. ”
In my work as an actress and an activist, I've spent many years working with low income communities and people of color who don't always have a voice in our political process. ”
In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings. ”
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. ”
Over the years, our political system has degenerated to the extent that it is difficult for anyone to make any headway yet keep his hands clean. ”
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. ”
Our political system needs changing. It needs to move away from personalities and patronage to a system of party programs and consultation with the people. ”
It is simply the truth that the political system that I am part of has degenerated to the point that it needs fundamental change. ”
I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy. ”