EMM News Explorer: Gilberto Teodoro

[-said]: I congratulate Senator Aquino on his victory.

earthtimes 11-MAY-10

[ said]: I don’t pay attention to surveys anymore. Whether I’ve gone up or down, it’s nothing to me. Our campaign is based on our party network and party strengths,

bworldcom 05-APR-10

[-told]: Manong Chavit in Ilocos Sur, if ever, is a big loss. However, I will always rely on my personal relationshup with the Ilocano people,

abs 29-MAR-10

[-said]: Issues of that nature are not proper issues for a presidential election. Issues of that nature do not affect the life of Juan de la Cruz by any stretch of imagination,

abs 12-MAR-10

[-pointed out]: We should enhance the DFA’s capability to take care of them (by) augmenting its resources.

abs 12-MAR-10

[-said]: Sa akin, that's beside...beyond me already. Republika ng Pilipinas ang pinag-uusapan dito. Bansa ang pinag-uusapan, hindi isang pamilya, hindi ang pakiramdam ng tao, unless ang mindset mo, ikaw ang may-ari ng bansa (That's beside...beyond me already. The Republic of the Philippines is what's at stake here. It's about the nation, not about a single family, not about the feelings of a single person, unless your mindset is that you own the country),

abs 12-MAR-10

[-added]: We should (use) the Canadian model where there are three principles: parity of labor benefits, no employment costs and an exchange leverage impact program,

abs 12-MAR-10

[ said]: Even if we improve tax collection efficiency, it may not be enough to fuel growth,

abs 15-FEB-10

[-said]: The importance of election to the integrity of the country in the future is vital. There should be no doubt as to the credibility of the electoral exercise. I think the automation is fine, but the way it was implemented [is a cause for concern]. The last machines will be delivered on the 21st of this month, I believe. The teachers will only be trained once in March. The exercise on a national scale is in May. It's an ambitious project,

abs 15-FEB-10

[-said]: The logistical difficulties of delivering the machines are big. So we would like to find out, once and for all, from the Comelec, in as objective a manner as possible, whether or not it can be implemented in a credible manner given the circumstances. I remember my father in the SSS [Social Security System] before was trying for 10 to 15 years to computerize. There were glitches until the end of his term. What more with new technology, new machines, and with a [machine] delivery gap from the exercise of only

abs 15-FEB-10

[-said]: Those are the facts confronting me as an outsider. Naturally, I have my doubts. It is incumbent upon the Comelec to really disclose an honest-to-goodness appraisal of what they can do, what they cannot do, and what we should expect from them,

abs 15-FEB-10

[-said]: During the time when I became defense secretary, there were threats from the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front), a possibility that war could erupt, Christians were fighting, and kidnappings were happening all over the country, so we cannot disarm,

abs 29-JAN-10

[-said]: If I participate in running after her, one way or another, they will think I will fix the case. And if I don’t, they will say I am not doing my job. Anybody can file a case against her and I should not meddle with it. Let justice be done,

abs 29-JAN-10

[-said]: We should closely look in giving autonomy to those places where national government will subsidize [their operations] and there is no accountability mechanism,

abs 29-JAN-10

[-said]: We should also be strict in implementing the land use and zoning plans,

abs 29-JAN-10

[-said]: There may be some [government owned-weapons] included in the armory, but the inventory said that 34 weapons only have corresponding serial numbers with the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) [supply],

abs 29-JAN-10

[-added]: If I say yes, it is using something which is popular, using your emotions for a party mate and for a person I served with as Cabinet [secretary]. If I say no, then it’s depriving myself of the objectivity I would need when I become president to deal with [a past] issue,

abs 29-JAN-10

[-said]: Voting results and not poll surveys will determine the victors in next year's presidential race,

thestar 22-DEC-09

[-said]: We must ask the ARMM’s constituents whether they prefer local autonomy or to revert to national government supervision.

manilastandardtoday 18-DEC-09

[ said]: The results speak for themselves,

manilastandardtoday 18-DEC-09

[-said]: It is up to them whether the ARMM should continue to exist or not.

manilastandardtoday 18-DEC-09

[-said]: This is very controversial, but I have to say it. We cannot allow the taxpayers to subsidize the operation of an institution that is clearly not working,

manilastandardtoday 18-DEC-09

[-said]: a lot of conflict,

manilastandardtoday 05-DEC-09

[-said]: The Ampatuans and their supporters must face the full force of the law if they do not stand down and allow the government to proceed with its investigation and takeover of the operations of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,

manilastandardtoday 05-DEC-09

[-said]: The best way to eliminate political dynasties is to defeat them during elections,

manilastandardtoday 04-DEC-09

[-said]: Miyembro po, kung sakaling manalo si Pangulong Arroyo, ng lehislatura. Ang trabaho po nila ay gumawa ng batas. Bagama’t magka-partido kami, inaasahan po natin na ako po, bilang pinuno ng Lakas-Kampi-CMD, ay susunod ang magiging kongresistana pinangungunahan ko.

abs 02-DEC-09

[-said]: My leadership will be focused on healing. A leadership that advocates nothing but hate will be counterproductive for our people,

manilastandardtoday 02-DEC-09

[-said]: We shall protect the life of each and every citizen. Respect for life shall be from the moment of conception to the moment of death of our constituents. The protection of life is guaranteed by our constitution and on this principle there is no compromise,

manilastandardtoday 30-NOV-09

[ said]: They have failed to exercise their moral and actual authority over their clan members, which is most probably the cause of the incident,

sundaytimes 27-NOV-09

[ said]: The massacre brought international shame to the country, which is known to nurture Asia’s freest press,

sundaytimes 27-NOV-09

[ said]: We feel that they have failed to exercise their moral and actual authority over their clan members, which is most probably the cause of the incident,

rferl 26-NOV-09

[ said]: We feel that they have failed to exercise their moral and actual authority over their clan members which is most probably the cause of the incident,

alertnet 26-NOV-09

[-said]: I am sure under the stewardship of Bert Gonzales, we will beat those adversities,

abs 16-NOV-09

[-said]: That's what I call a war!

JakartaPost 15-NOV-09

[-said]: That's what I call a war,

HonululuAdvetrtiser 15-NOV-09

[-said]: They may be trapped there (cemeteries) and this may cause traffic congestion in the streets for those coming to the cemeteries and may delay the response and relief efforts that may be needed to be done,

peopledaily 29-OCT-09

[-said]: The exact group (that kidnapped Sinnott) appears to be the rogue MILF group,

peopledaily 29-OCT-09

[-said]: Let us avoid visiting our relatives at the cemeteries and if they really need to make a visit, we can do it earlier, before Sunday,

earthtimes 28-OCT-09

[-said]: Let us avoid visiting our relatives at the cemeteries, and if we really need to make a visit, we can do it earlier — before Saturday,

msnbc 28-OCT-09

[ said]: It is going to be expanded, that is the assurance by the UN to me. They are still making rounds and they already have initial findings. We met last the other day and they are going to present to me the amendments by next week maybe,

abs 27-OCT-09

[said:]: That’s a controversial question. I believe that once you call a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con), everything (in the constitution) can be opened to amendments.

abs 27-OCT-09

[-told]: It's been good working with each and every one of you and I will treasure the experience wherever I may be,

peopledaily 26-OCT-09

[-told]: might be a much easier endeavor now,

AP 17-OCT-09

[-said]: The air drop of food packs was very effective in the relief operations,

earthtimes 12-OCT-09

[-said]: We understand many are hungry. All of us are working to feed you, and help those in need,

smh 30-SEP-09

[ said]: What we want to do is for the local government to think it now,

peopledaily 30-SEP-09

[ said]: We have to assume that it will occur and plan for the worst. We believe the models that are being used (by PAGASA) is that it may turn toward Northern Luzon but then again there's gonna be rain. We cannot really be sure,

peopledaily 30-SEP-09

[-said]: We understand many are hungry. All of us are working to feed you and help those in need,

channelnewsasia 30-SEP-09

[-said]: Based on our assessment, we cannot wait that a theoretical event may or may not happen. We will assume that the weather disturbance happens and if that happens, our emergency response will be severely delayed,

peopledaily 29-SEP-09

[said:]: We are trying our level best to provide basic necessities, but the potential for a more serious situation is there. We cannot wait for that to happen.

guardian 29-SEP-09

[ said]: We declared already a state of calamity, that already shows that the situation is serious,

peopledaily 29-SEP-09

[-said]: Angat opened their gates slowly just to keep it at spilling level and the effect would be minimal,

reuters 29-SEP-09

[said:]: We are trying our level best to provide basic necessities.

thesun 29-SEP-09

[ said]: I think for casualties, the increases will be not that great, but the damage figure may increase,

news 29-SEP-09

[-said]: The potential for a more serious situation is there and we cannot wait for that to happen,

news 29-SEP-09

[-said]: Some local government units are hard up right now.

earthtimes 29-SEP-09

[said:]: Well, the situation really is serious. Its obvious and we cannot really hide the fact and we are trying our level best to provide basic necessities but the potential for a more serious situation is there and we cannot wait for that to happen.

peopledaily 29-SEP-09

[ said]: And the President authorized me, as chairman of the National Coordinating Council-- given the fact that our emergency response efforts may be severely affected.. if the weather disturbance which Dr. Nilo talked about, which we have to assume for planning purposes, will happen, thus occur -- to ask, to request the international humanitarian community for assistance on behalf of the government of the Philippines,

peopledaily 29-SEP-09

[-said]: We cannot wait for that to happen.

aljazeera 29-SEP-09

[-also reported that]: We declared already a state of calamity, that already shows that the situation is serious.

china 29-SEP-09

[ added]: We are requesting the office of the United Nations resident coordinator to coordinate on behalf of the government of the Philippines an international appeal and I have just authorized sending out of a flash appeal for assistance,

peopledaily 29-SEP-09

[-told]: We are trying our level best to provide basic necessities, but the potential for a more serious situation is there,

AP 29-SEP-09

[ said]: This is for the National Capital Region and Region IV-A for the effects of tropical storm Ketsana or tropical storm Ondoy,

peopledaily 29-SEP-09

[-said]: Those who are still in their homes and do not want to leave we would push basic necessities to them as fast as possible,

voanews 28-SEP-09

[-said]: We feel their anger and pain, but it is physically impossible to reach each and every one with the conditions that we face,

earthtimes 28-SEP-09

[-said that]: response capabilities to the limit.

NEWScomAU 28-SEP-09

[-said]: I have just authorized the sending-out of a flash appeal for assistance.

earthtimes 28-SEP-09

[-said]: If you are on the roof, don't try to leave. Just remain there and we will do everything to rescue you,

channelnewsasia 27-SEP-09

[-told]: we do not encourage people to travel these roads,

cnn 27-SEP-09

[-said]: We have mobilized our air assets to find the people who need help and direct our forces there,

earthtimes 27-SEP-09

[ said]: We are continuing with our rescue operations for those who are still in need, coupled with a massive relief operation,

smh 27-SEP-09

[said:]: I think after the elections.

peopledaily 25-SEP-09

[-told]: I would like to raise a matter of sensitivity and would appreciate if the United Nations could take a second look into the case of Lt. Col. Batalla,

sudantribune 21-SEP-09

[-said]: I am against abortion,

manilatimes 18-SEP-09

[-said]: If they are really participating, an American soldier could have died considering the amount of hostilities there,

manilatimes 18-SEP-09

[-said]: The Church is only in charge of our soul[s],

manilatimes 18-SEP-09

[-said]: As long as Mutual Defense Treaty is in effect, there is no such thing as overstaying,

manilatimes 18-SEP-09

[-said]: It's a paradigm in the whole world. Troops must train and visit with each other. Singapore, for example. One-third of its armed force is abroad most of the time, a lot of it in the United States. It's not a derogation of American sovereignty either. Troops should be given a chance to work together, to train together,

abs 17-SEP-09

[-said]: I do not advocate the abrogation of the VFA. I am for the ratification of SOVFA (Status of Visiting Forces Agreement) with Australia. I am for entering into more alliances with more countries so that confidence building between and among its armed forces can be had,

abs 17-SEP-09

[said:]: As long as opportunities for joint training, as long as there is a situation where our counter-insurgency capabilities must be beefed up, and as long as the treaty remains valid, then their presence is legally unquestionable.

abs 17-SEP-09

[-told]: This is only the beginning,

manilatimes 16-SEP-09

[-told]: In the event that [Aquino] and I would be the ones to face off, the people can expect a dignified fight because even though we are cousins, we will not allow this contest to become personal,

manilatimes 16-SEP-09

[-told]: In the event that (Aquino) and I would be the ones to face off, the people can expect a dignified fight because even though we are cousins, we will not allow this contest to become personal,

channelnewsasia 16-SEP-09

[-said]: Assuming the other one is not chosen, does he see himself in another party?

abs 16-SEP-09

[-acknowledged]: If I will be chosen as the standard-bearer of the administration party, I see no reason why Noynoy and I will quarrel.

manilatimes 14-SEP-09

[-added]: Mahirap magpataasan ang kulelat, basta kung sino ang gusto ng nakakarami at makapagbibigay ng benepisyo sa bansa at sa partido, iyon ang dapat piliin at hindi iyong sapilitan [It is difficult for those who are tail-enders to be talking big about themselves, what matters is that the standard-bearer is the choice of the majority who will do the country and the party good, not one who is forcing the hand of the party into naming him as the presidential candidate]

manilatimes 14-SEP-09

[said:]: The future of the Philippines-US defense cooperation and security alliance looks stronger.

qnaol 12-SEP-09

[-said]: My great grandfather came from here and helped build what is now Baguio City in the Philippines. My own grandfather, my father’s father, was among the very first Filipino scholars to graduate from a United States college,

abs 11-SEP-09

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