Ignacio Bunye Quotations

We are a free enterprise economy and we shall leave market forces to determine the value of the peso, while taking the appropriate measures to assist the export sector.

We strongly condemn this attack against innocent civilians. The police are under strict instructions to get to the bottom of this and to take necessary action to protect the citizens and bring the perpetrators to justice,

We strongly condemn this attack against innocent civilians,

We respect the views of the former general, appreciate his sense of nationalism and share his concerns about the plight of our people. But this quixotic declaration is pathetic and unfortunate.

With the President's order to make public the contents of the report, we hope that this would help end the intrigues intended to malign the President and divide our Armed Forces.

With the plot effectively beaten back, we can now get back on track.

We are thankful that the standoff was peacefully resolved.

We are thankful that the incident ended peacefully.

This problem of overcrowded jails has been with us for a long time, even before the president's term began in 2001.

Let us not make a mountain out a molehill, ... not Time or Newsweek.

Seventy-nine votes is (a) pipe dream. We expect the opposition to show some statesmanship as expected of honorable representatives.

She still felt she should concentrate on governance, and that's what she did,

She is here to look for more investments, create more jobs and improve the economy. This case of Michael Ray Aquino is only secondary ... it is a legal matter. The President is not concerned about police matters,

Mopping-up operations are ongoing. Individual conspirators will be prosecuted and brought to justice.

Philippine sovereignty is firm as we anticipate the issuance of the warrant of arrest against the suspects, which will mark the inception of the trial.

Philippine sovereignty and criminal justice shall be upheld in all stages.

If the Senate cannot ease off the executive branch, it can at least have pity on the people.

I believe the public will understand that the lifting of Proclamation 1017 will be slightly delayed.

Further meetings were held by the two foreign ministries and this is the result.

We can leave to the American government the matter of bringing the malefactors to justice,

We take exception to the negative outlook accorded to us by Moody's but this will serve as a challenge for us to build on our solid gains in improving our revenue base and eventually reducing significantly our debt levels.

has to deal with the legislature and other branches of government.

We make or break this country. The (economic) growth depends on the people.

reopens the door to greater confidence and investments and more jobs for the average Filipino.

President Arroyo has not only taken the barbs without flinching but has stuck to her economic plan with steadfastness.

President Arroyo has instructed the Cabinet to conduct dialogues not only with the oil firms but with all affected sectors, including workers, small and medium enterprises, manufacturers and transport groups among others, that are affected by this crisis.

President Arroyo has given the go-signal to the Cabinet to get the ID system on track for immediate implementation.

We must warn those who intend to overthrow the government not to test the mettle of the authorities, who will move forcefully in the case of a clear and present danger to the republic.

We have undiminished faith in the professional loyalty of the (armed forces) and the full capacity of the command to deal with these controversies.

We have to unite, we cannot be forever divided on issues. There are bigger issues that we have to face together,

The President has consistently expressed concern about the situation of Aung Sang Suu Kyi and she reiterated this today in their meeting.

The president believes she has a mandate based on the 2004 elections...Maybe at a later time, we can talk about transitory provisions.

We don't have definite information on the EO.

We are confident that the investigations will expose all shadowy cabals and financiers behind the destabilization.

The (DENR) is conducting an in-depth probe into the incident to determine any culpabilities and violations of the law, ... Our people on the ground will try to save lives and prevent the loss of more (lives) in this gold-rush area.

The fact that former President Joseph Estrada was taking the witness stand is a clear proof that due process has been strictly observed in his case. We call on all the sectors concerned to refrain from speculating as to the outcome of the trial and just let justice take its inexorable course.

We understand the pressure and pain that her family is experiencing right now and we assure them that the government will do everything it can in order to help her.

We leave to the proper authorities the prosecution of those who would be found liable for the Ultra stampede as well as the implementation of the corrective measures to prevent a repeat of this tragedy, based on the recommendations of the fact-finding board.

Those who have been unfairly dragging into this controversy have already suffered enough. It is but just for them to be vindicated.

Those who want the president to resign may go first if they wish because the president plans to continue the work she has started. These detractors have no plan for the nation at all. The president has not violated any law and is not charged with any crime.

Those who want the president to resign may go first.

We commend the concerned law enforcement agencies for a speedy investigation.

The Philippine and US governments are for the swift resolution of this isolated case, but always through the observance of due process. Both governments have assured that whatever the outcome, it will not in any way affect the close ties and friendship that bind the two countries.

The president was aware of the incident, but she considered it as a minor event and did not effect the lifting.

We will bring terrorists to justice and this is our signal to the nation and to the world of our determination to uphold national, regional, and global security,

The president's detractors should know when to throw in the towel so that we can already get on with the real business of the people.

The government has derailed the conspiracy to overthrow it without having to resort to stronger legal measures provided for in the Constitution.

Yes, we will face pressure on the prices of goods but the President has put the entire Cabinet on notice to focus on measures to stabilize prices and firm up the safety nets for the poorest sectors,

You cannot continuously dwell on who voted against you and who was working for your ouster. In the end, the President is the President, not only of the administration congressmen, but all congressmen and, for that matter, all of the people,

What is important is that the report was finally accomplished and its recommendations are being studied and considered as a basis for further actions and reforms,

Both governments have assured that whatever the outcome, it will not in any way affect the close ties and friendship that bind the two countries.

The state of emergency will remain in effect until such time that we are sure that the threats are contained.

Our detractors are so obsessed with unseating President Arroyo that they refuse to accept that we have indeed made significant headway.

that the Senate reconsider its decision and to immediately release him.

This is based on our civil service rules,

The usual assistance we extend to countries who experience this kind of tragedy is the sending of a humanitarian team,

They (Piston) are not the entire transport sector. This group is really traditional demonstrators. With or without e-VAT (expanded value-added tax), they hold rallies.

They have a term to fulfill and they are doing their jobs. What we can do is help the president and the vice president so the country can move forward fast.

There will be no whitewash in the investigation and we shall insist on our sovereign prerogatives.

abated and we are back on economic stabilization and growth mode.

The number of participants in all the rallies have been tracked, and the trend is really downward; the decrease is dramatic,

The noisy minority can take their fight elsewhere. After all they have open access to the media and are free to air their sentiments,

It is the president's prerogative whether or not to allow senior government officials to appear before any Senate or House panels.

The military and the police have never been as professional as they are now. Adventurism is a thing of the past. Loyalty to the flag is firm and the people's faith in the uniform remained unsullied.

I can assure you we will have a peaceful Christmas and beyond.

I don't think there will be any recriminations. The President is open to reconciliation on a principled basis.

I don?t think there will be any recrimination and the President has been open to reconciliation on a principled basis,

Cases of human rights violations are squarely being handled by an independent commission with which the national government has been working closely in the investigation of specific cases, as well as in the proper education of the uniformed services.

The enemies of the state will always test a new threshold of destabilization but they will never dent the rock steady foundations of our constitutional democracy. We leave to our law enforcers and the criminal justice system the task of meeting the residual threats posed by the remnants of the failed conspiracy.