No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves.

My countrymen, as of the twenty-third of this month, I signed Proclamation #1081 placing the entire Philippines under Martial Law.

Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?

'Hey, what's the name of that nice young girl, my loyalist supporter?' I said, Mr. President, her name is Annie Ferrer. 'Will you give that girl my regards and…