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" Every worker needs a decent and legal source of income. "
Grace Poe
Income
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" The straight path is not one that is reserved for a few. This should be taken by more of us. "
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" I am deeply concerned about the impact of poverty on children because poverty can destroy their future and bind them to a life of misery. "
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" I am grateful for my father's legacy. I am grateful to have found out who my real friends are. I am grateful for God's guidance. "
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" I learned a lot about filmmaking from my dad. Starting when I was a child, I would listen to my dad as an actor, writer, director and producer talking about films - you know what the treatment would be in the opening, in the middle, and in the ending. "
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" The string of disqualification cases were filed against me when I was still contemplating a run for the presidency by people whose motives were suspect at best. Powerful groups with personal agenda are behind these cases. But I am not afraid. Not when the people are behind me. "
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" Like every parent, I cannot rest easy until my children are home safe at night. "
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" Even if I aspired to be in showbiz, I felt physically inadequate being compared to my parents. "
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" I appreciate artistically made movies, but as an audience member, I want to be entertained, too. "
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" What is important is a leader who can be trusted. "
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" As a public figure, you have to maintain a certain demeanor. We also have responsibility to the public, but of course, I'm not perfect. I have a lot of flaws; my husband can tell you that, my friends, even. They know who I am. "
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" I believe that transparency is the solution to our problem on corruption. "
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" My favorite author is David Baldacci; I've read all his books. I even have a picture with Baldacci taken during his book-signing in the States. "
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" My dad was such a great story-teller, a good teacher. "
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" Definitely, I am not advocating an arms race. "
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" I'm not for censorship without reason. "
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" Even if we do not walk together on the straight path, as long as we have the same destination, that is what's important. "
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" I'm biased for movies that have triumphant endings. "
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" If I think of all the family members, I was probably the only one who was excited with the possibility of my dad's entering public office. "
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Only
" Nothing will deter crime but the certainty of punishment. "
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" Your aspiration is really for the country to be better. I think that's exactly what I've gone through - a Filipino who may live elsewhere but who cares just as much for the country. "
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" In many parts of Mindanao, brownouts are a frequent occurrence. "
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" Underlings look up to the boss for behavioral cues, subtle signs, hints and gestures. "
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" I am quite uncomfortable using legislation to peg the minimum wage. "
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" Integrity is a very important and an almost indispensable virtue that all leaders must possess. This is especially true in the Philippine context because we Filipinos really respond to leadership by example. "
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" Whenever I come here to Ilocos, I get sentimental because I always remember that as a child, I would ride a bike with my father in Paoay near where they were shooting 'Panday.' "
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" The people who have been helping me in the past continue to support me. Many of them supported my father, and the support isn't just financial. "
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" If you don't expose something to sunlight, microbes and germs will thrive. "
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