This is a signal to the international community that the Philippines now has a strong and firm leadership that adheres to the rule of law.

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Deeply concerned by this report.

166

Philippine authorities are currently investigating this crime and we shall pursue this matter with vigor and in accordance with our laws and treaty obligations.

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The perpetrators of this heinous crime shall be brought to justice.

137

These are the years that the locusts have eaten, ... It will take a minimum of two years for us to get back on our feet.

134

I am deeply concerned by this report and I have instructed the VFACOM (Visiting Forces Agreement Committee) to fully assist the victim of this crime and to support all efforts by our authorities to investigate, prosecute and try this case.

131

There are no problems whatsoever.

122

China sits in the United Nations and they are the determining influence of our foreign policy.

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