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Jul. 26, 04:30pm
'Let's do it'
The time for change is well past due. This time let me say, 'let's do it.' Mabuhay ang Pilipino, Arroyo said.
Jul. 26, 04:28pm
'Unprincipled obstructionism'
Arroyo wants an end to unprincipled obstructionism because it goes against our best efforts for the country.
Jul. 26, 04:28pm
Marriage of conviction
Arroyo does not want a honeymoon period but want a marriage of conviction between political players. I want a marriage for at least the life of this Congress.
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Jul. 26, 04:26pm
Applause for Charter change
Her pronouncement of Charter change drew the longest applause from the session hall.
Jul. 26, 04:25pm
Arroyo expects resolutions for Charter change
I expect next year, Congress will reconsider resolutions for Charter change, Arroyo said.
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Jul. 26, 04:25pm
Downsizing
We will downsize the government and abolish offices. I will urge employees to be enterpreneurs.
Arroyo said she will abolish 30 more offices under the Office of the President.
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Jul. 26, 04:23pm
Better and cheaper, Arroyo said
Where the private sector can do better in the provision of basic services, the government must step aside. Watchwords are better and cheaper, Arroyo said.
Jul. 26, 04:22pm
Judicial reforms supported
Arroyo says she supports the judicial reforms made by the Supreme Court. She asks Congress to strengthen the Ombudsman just like the counterpart Hong Kong office.
Jul. 26, 04:20pm
New culture for young Filipinos
Arroyo asks the educational community to shape a new culture for young Filipinos -- one of patriotism and service.
Jul. 26, 04:19pm
Education measures
Arroyo asks Congress to standardize education in barangay
(village) day care centers. Strengthening technology,
English, and patriotism in the educational system should be
followed in Philippine schools, she said. (CORRECTED)
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Jul. 26, 04:18pm
Protecting the weak
Arroyo said she would listen to all needs of the people. Government does care, she said, even for a single Filipino life. Now we must show that we care for the rest, especially the weakest, Arroyo said.
Jul. 26, 04:16pm
Agri-business
Livelihood for 10 million Filipinos must be addressed. A thriving agri-business sector must be pushed in the rural areas, Arroyo said.
Jul. 26, 04:15pm
Arroyo's agenda
A nation divided will not move forward. Some say it's better to die than to get well, Arroyo said. Her agenda: jobs, agrarian reform, cheaper water, medicine, electricity, and protection for the weak. She thanks Congress for passing the Clean Water Act.
Jul. 26, 04:14pm
Napocor privatization
Napocor transmission lines and services must be privatized. Arroyo asks Congress to pass the Transco bill to accelerate this.
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Jul. 26, 04:12pm
More investments, more jobs
Removing the deficit means more investments, more jobs for Filipinos, Arroyo said.
Jul. 26, 04:12pm
Arroyo seeks Congress to wipe out deficit
The government seeks to save 100 billion pesos. Arroyo wants Congress to adopt measures to wipe out the deficit.
Jul. 26, 04:11pm
Worst offender
The worst offender is corporate corruption. Businessmen must accept taxes not avoid them. A strong fiscal government is needed for greater security and better infrastructure, more business.
Jul. 26, 04:09pm
Cutting costs
We must cut costs in government, Arroyo said.
Jul. 26, 04:09pm
Budget deficit is the problem
The most urgent problem is the budget deficit. Chronic deficit reduces infrastructure investments, mean undertaking less social services.
Jul. 26, 04:08pm
Bear the pain, share the gain
Bear the pain and share the gain, Arroyo added. We must work more productively.
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