ASEAN is facing its greatest challenge since its founding 31 years ago,

Given that the last two Presidents -- Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Joseph

Some are saying I should resign, some want me impeached, some say I should go on vacation, ... This is my advice: They are the ones who should go on vacation. They should come here and be with people who don't have land and witness the poverty here.

I am asking all our countrymen living near rivers to prepare so that we can prevent any tragedy,

The victims here are the poor people, the squatters, ... So that is my top priority.

Peace, ... is crucial, because my government aims to hasten Mindanao's development by transforming it into the country's food basket.