I have never stolen. I am not a thief.

I am from the class that has, in a sense, benefited from the status quo, but everyone still gets victimized.

Pictorial is something that I am not used to. You have to pose, smile, bend your arm, straighten up, look to the left.

My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much, and I am willing to do this again if necessary.

When my father returned home on the twenty-first of August 1983, he had a speech prepared. Filipinos never got to hear it, because he was murdered right on the tarmac.

I am what I am, but I'm not a thief. And I'm not scandalous.