“For the record, I believe in God, but I do not believe in religion, period.”

“We cannot move forward if we allow the past to pull us back.”

“To all my political opponents, all and sundry, not only the presidential bets, I would like to offer my hand to friendship.”

“Erosion of faith and trust in government - that is the real problem that confronts us.”

“I am well. Do not worry about my health.”

“Destiny is not designed by mere mortals like us. It is crafted by God.”

“As a lawyer and a former prosecutor, I know the limits of the power and authority of the president. I know what is legal and what is not.”

“For the record, I believe in God, but I do not believe in religion, period.”

“Human rights must work to uplift human dignity.”

“Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished - these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to recover and revitalize as we commence our journey towards a better Philippines.”