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

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

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.

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.

The fight against terrorism is a long, tedious and emotional battle. Along the way here are hits and misses. Every news of an accomplishment, big or small, signifying a dent on the terrorists capability to instill fear and uncertainty in the lives of the Filipino people, is welcome news.

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

We are thankful that the standoff was peacefully resolved.

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

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