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President Aquino’s X’mas wish: No more pointless criticism

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HISTORIC YOUTUBE APPEARANCE. President Aquino welcomes Google executive Ross LaJeunesse during the YouTube Worldview Interview in Malacañang on Friday. The Philippine President is the first Asian head of state to participate in the Worldview series. MALACAÑANG PHOTO BUREAU

President Aquino on Friday made known to netizens worldwide his Christmas wish: That people would stop “criticizing anything and everything” and be more cooperative and caring.

Participating in the video-sharing site YouTube as southeast Asia’s first interviewee on its World View series, Mr. Aquino also addressed a wide range of issues from his strategy in dealing with the country’s insurgencies to what the Philippines had to offer tourists.

A 7-year-old boy named Joshua asked the last question that was chosen for the interview. He asked whether the President believed in Santa Claus and what his wish was for Christmas if he did.

“Do I believe in Santa Claus? Santa Claus perhaps is a personification of… (the) best in people, the idea of generosity. The idea of caring does come out, at least for Christians during this period, most particularly and most shall we say strongly,” President Aquino said.

“More than anything, we really have to shift, to those of us still left (from) the criticize-anything-and-everything phase to transforming ourselves into how we can assist our neighbor, our sister, our brother or whoever, somebody we don’t even know,” President Aquino said.

President Aquino said people should think of how to contribute “towards the improvement of the whole rather than concentrate on envy or concentrate on our ability to criticize daily to ad infinitum that leads to nowhere.”

“Perhaps that idea of caring for everybody does not exist only during the Christmas period but more so is a facet of everyday life that has to be—looking out rather than looking purely at ones’ own self-interest,” President Aquino said.

Among the prominent world leaders already interviewed were US President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.

Asked what place in the Philippines he would promote as a tourist destination, President Aquino declined to name a spot, saying choosing one may generate protest from the others.

He said the whole country was a sight to see and experience.

“You can practically go to any region in this country and there will be sights that will make your trip worthwhile,” Mr. Aquino said.

He plugged the country’s fresh food offerings, saying “while a lot of food from other countries are processed, those from the Philippines tend to keep more of the natural flavor intact.”

Whether one is adventurous or conservative, President Aquino said “there will be food that will really enhance your living.”

He said that when the country deals with the transportation needs of the country, interisland travel will expose more of our people to the bounties of our country.


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  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_PM6JHCFR2KT2AURMWRDUXBNLQY Darwin

    awwww. so sensitive. WIMP.

  • Anonymous

    No more pointless criticism?? Noynoy, if you can’t stand the heat, then don’t be president. It’s OK to ask for cooperation, but people will always criticize and disagree with you. Question is, will you simply whine about people criticizing you, or will you work hard to silence your critics by producing positive results?

    So far, there are relatively few accomplishments to be proud of.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_RQPBKLCOXZ2JTBNIE3SGLONJEY Shopaholik!

    Penoy believes in Santa Claus.  He is really like his nephew Josh. At 51 years old, he is still in his dreams.  Hope na bangungot mapunta para hindi na magising

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_PM6JHCFR2KT2AURMWRDUXBNLQY Darwin

    his GMA vendetta is not an accomplishment. over a year and he keeps blaming her for his incompetence.

  • Nic Legaspi

    Criticisms come from poor decision-making. It’s about time this president learns that the Filipino people is not stupid. While it’s true that he can’t please everyone, a huge majority of people will support him if only his decisions and policies are indeed for the greater good of the country.

    If he can’t take criticisms about having KKKs, the Hacienda Luisita issue, the war in Mindanao, and other stuff, then he should either do something about these or just pack his bags and leave the palace.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_YDIC7AUBOT2GBPNFUYB5VRUEYY Jackson

    i like you president aquino.  i hope you are “the one” who will take the philippines out of the deep sh1t it is in right now.  maybe you could start by firing all of BI.  that way, i could go there and take vacation without having to wade through sack of sh1t as soon as i get off the airplane.  maybe we could sit under coconut tree and sip pina colada and read inquirer together while watching sunset over the horizon?
    waddya say?

    by the way.  NO, santa claus does not exist.  Such a simple question, just answer either yes or no.

  • Anonymous

    Impressive.

    PNoy was awesome. His grasp of issues and concerns, his stock knowledge on all the questions, his straightforward answers, and his sincerity is refreshing and inspiring.

    God speed PNoy. God bless the Philippines.

  • Anonymous

    PNoy, criticism will always be there. That’s why we are known for the Filipino crab mentality – -it’s our quirky national trait- -love it. Remember that all this criticism is a LEGACY from your Mother – -we are free to say what we want. Be scared when no one is criticizing you anymore – -like during Marcos’s time. Just continue doing your best, surround yourself with the best and the brightest (get rid of your friends and kabarilan in high official positions- -that’s why it’s lonely at the top) – -we will judge you as a great leader in Philippine history – -like we did your Mother – -whom the Filipinos have dearly loved.

  • Anonymous

    you must have forgotten that based on the latest surveys he’s still got the majority of the Filipinos supporting him. Criticisms on news sites such as this does not represent the sentiment of the majority. It just means there are more of those that likes to dwell on the negative side willing to waste their time hitting on the President. While it’s true there are issues that are worth criticizing him for (he’s not perfect and nobody is), we cannot deny the fact that most are here to dwell on the negative and the non-issues. It’s just like looking at a white piece of paper with little blots on it. We only see the blots and not the rest of the paper.

  • http://pinoy-politics.blogspot.com Monsi Serrano

    Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.

  • http://twitter.com/toothpastesales be honest

    haha same with me. Is Inquirer a fearless reporting newspaper now ? I doubt it.
    There is never a four-letter word in my comment ever but still wait for approval. Haha.

  • Anonymous

    Brilliant PNoy. Watching the whole interview made me feel proud of our President. He exudes intelligence, confidence, strength, and determination. He is not affected at all by criticisms from his detractors.

    He is really our last honest chance for reform in our govt and progress for the Philippines. I pray for him everyday. No doubt, God is with him.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_LLNDKH6JZNR2RMHYXC2R3YTER4 Aim

    I love youtube, Pinoy loves nintendo and playstation

  • http://pinoy-politics.blogspot.com Monsi Serrano

    Yeah, it makes me wonder why a non-libelous comment to say the least needs to be approved. My malicious mind is now thinking why is PDI or to be more specific, the moderator or perhaps the reporter has to censor a post. Actually, I left a message to my good friend Veronica Uy, former moderator of PDI and Inquirer.Net why my post needs an approval. Funny indeed!

  • http://pinoy-politics.blogspot.com Monsi Serrano

    By the way, here is my comment on the article….

  • Anonymous

    dont flatter yourself. I, too, had a few posts that didnt see the light of day. They were neither anti nor pro PNoy. They were about issues on hand.
    I didnt see the need to cry about it…At sabi ko sa sarili ko…”nah, ayos lang, eh ano?”.

  • Anonymous

    Some of the words that have the remotest illicit connotation are strangely banned. For example, the contraction of the words “he will”  is not allowed. The vulgar words for genitals are banned. Some scientific words are banned.

    What I do is that after I’ve written my comment, I copy all of it and then press post. If there is a sanction, I paste it and I replace the letters with numbers and asterisk like c0ck, b1tch, sh!t, f*ck, p0rn, d!ck, puszy, asz. As long as the comment doesn’t make it through, the copy and paste continues and the modifying of words is done repeatedly until all the words become acceptable.

  • http://pinoy-politics.blogspot.com Monsi Serrano

    In my comment, there was no curse or illicit connotations or innuendos. Anyway, I agree with Diegogo. Hehehe. Eh ano? Thanks Diego. :-)

  • Anonymous

    Yes of course! The idea of caring… generosity. Like bribing his allies in congress in the form of pork barrel, giving peoples’ money to terrorists, rebel groups and former assassins of the left… but being stingy on the foot soldiers, the country’s education and infrastructure. 

  • Anonymous

    Did/

  • Anonymous

    Impressive.

    PNoy was awesome. His grasp of issues and concerns,
    his stock knowledge on all the questions, his straightforward answers,
    and his sincerity is refreshing and inspiring.

    God speed PNoy. God bless the Philippines.

  • http://twitter.com/MarLouWang Marlou Wang

    Intelligent comments from the president!!!

  • http://twitter.com/toothpastesales be honest

    You are right. I think at least 10 of my comments are in the trash can.
    It happened after PDI presented a t-shirt to P-Noy,
    Well well well. Now somebody knows the straight path.

  • Anonymous

    Talagang isip bata naniniwala kay santa claus.  He should have mention Luneta park, best place in the philippines to get shot!!!  Talk about criticizing,  he’s administration has done nothing except blame the previous administration for all his kapalpakan!!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_63Z7GKXCG7BOORMSFADOHLWNNY Cel

    hoy gising ! wala bang dahilan ang mga puna sa iyo ? imulat po ang mga mata sa katotohanan.

  • Anonymous

    Stop criticism really? Look who’s talking?  This is a person whose main election promo was to criticize the previous admin and threw everything including the kitchen sink and until now keep blaming the previous one on the media not in the court.  Yes, previous admin have many faults but the present admin is just non performing.  If you criticize all the time expect to be criticized.

  • Anonymous

    Like it or not criticisms come with the territory PNoy should understand that. No matter how hard he tries it willl not be enough for those who expect more from him. He should remember that even if he got the highest popular vote of 15 million to win the presidency there were 23 million others who did not vote for him. And these are the people who will become his critics. These are the people who do not believe in his capability to run the country and will watch his every false move he makes. To compound his problem there will also be those who voted for him who become disappointed or disenchanted with his policies or weak leadership and will eventually become his tormentors. In politics it’s easier to gain enemies than friends.

  • Anonymous

    PNoy interview would have been impressive if his generalized or motherhood responses were punctuated with details. The devil is in the details, but details are more important to prove a point.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WPT54PLXLILFZH7NRBDP75HLLM tongti

    I’m sorry to burst your bubble but the reason why your president sounded convincing was the fact that he had already “pre-screened” the questions before the actual interview and his writers had time to prepare for the best presidential response as possible.

  • Anonymous

    Brilliant PNoy. Watching the whole interview made me feel proud of our
    President. He exudes intelligence, confidence, strength, and
    determination. He is not affected at all by criticisms from his
    detractors.

    He is really our last honest chance for reform in our
    govt and progress for the Philippines. I pray for him everyday. No
    doubt, God is with him.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jose-Hernani-Parco/100000334088180 Jose Hernani Parco

    “a great rock is not disturbed by the wind; the mind of a wise man is not disturbed by either honour or abuse”!
    _ _ Buddha

  • Anonymous

    His answers were spontaneous and detailed. PNoy can face any media organization in the world and can honestly answer any question.

  • Anonymous

    Amen!

  • Anonymous

    President Noy, you just made me proud of being a Filipino, keep it up and we are praying for you and for our country. I have kept a copy of your interview for posterity sake.

  • Anonymous

    Please stop abbreviating Christmas!!  Why is it that with all the words and characters communicated in media today, an “X” is used to cross out  Christs’ name for the sake of saving space in articles.  All that is saved is five character’s.  Five (5).  That is all.  But the bigger message of insult to Christians is received loud and clear.  Do you dare offend Muslim’s by abbreviating anything related to Islam or the Koran?  I think not.  And you know why. You would not hear the end of it.

    Forget your drive for space efficiency and just spell it out fully.  It is CHRISTMAS.  It is the celebration time for the birth of Jesus Christ.  It is not Xmas for x-treme party time.

  • Anonymous

    This is pathetic…after putting it out his neck, campaigned and won for Presidency, this is his Christmas wish? What happened to his slogan “kayo ang Boss ko”? What have we got so far? I guess, nothing from this administration. The trouble with Politician, when they’re still campaigning, they present themselves as viable alternative and they have ALL the solutions to every problem that our country is facing…Guess what? After they have won the race? They just ignore us, the majority of people who voted for him and forget their promises….while for the mean time, folks getting poorer everyday with no jobs and food to the table compounded by rising fuel cost…

  • Anonymous

    Impressive.

    PNoy was awesome. His grasp of issues and concerns,
    his stock knowledge on all the questions, his straightforward answers,
    and his sincerity is refreshing and inspiring.

    God speed PNoy. God bless the Philippines.

  • Anonymous

    i don’t mind. ikaw lang sensitive yata. xian taliban? hahahah

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_X53IPLNZVXCUQDFVGGAHC5DBP4 2004

    Amas, Bmas, Cmas, …

    it is just a matter of definition. we can define ‘a’ as Christ or anything. thus, your syntactic attack is irrelevant. the lesson for today is try to be more meaningful rather than savoring the appearance of something.

  • Anonymous

    Interesting that you would consider my comments an “attack.”  Still more so that the Philippines continues to call itself a “Christian” nation while remaining on the bottom of the heap in rankings of corruption, poverty, education, prostitution, etc.  So go ahead, laugh.  I’ve never encountered such “sensitive” people in my world travels as the Filipino who have nothing but ignorant pride to sustain them.  Some X-tian nation!

  • Anonymous

    From the interview, I think President Aquino has started his ‘matuwid na daan’ government in the right direction by laying down the right mechanisms to improve jobs in the Philippines, to improve peace and order, most importantly zero tolerance to corruption in government, improving infrastructure and a system for everyone to get a college education and health care. And also believes in Santa Claus when asked by a young boy. He has improved tax collection from rich people and rich professionals like doctors, lawyers,etc. which translate to more money going to government coffers. It amazing how many tax cheaters are getting caught almost everyday in the news. Just imagine the amount of money going to the government instead of somebody’s pocket. He has four more years to complete his vision of a better Philippines and it’s up to all Filipinos to make it happen. These changes will not happen overnight. I like what I see.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_X53IPLNZVXCUQDFVGGAHC5DBP4 2004

    i define ‘attack’ on that sentence as similar to the word ‘argue’.

    xmas = christmas
    weihnachten (german @ google translate) = christmas
    navidad (spanish @ google translate) = christmas

    so, i think it is true to the universe that meaning is more valuable than letters or anything that represents an idea or concept.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_HK53CWTIGIYD4GC6QLUOAM4O3Q Trooper

    Sus puro salita kulang sa gawa at kakayahan

  • Anonymous

    …i am disappointed that Pnoy is unable to accept criticism…also disappointed that he cannot recommend any place in the philippines for visitors…jusb because he is afraid he might offend some…exactly what critics are saying about him….Pres. Aquino when will you be true to yourself…when will you have genuine conviction…where do you really stand…where are you leading the nation?…. maybe you should ask Kris to take over…she knows what she wants…and she has the tenacity…and she cares not about the critics..because she has conviction…really disappointed that you have not grown up…i am sorry that this has to come from me…this country have been weak…and need someone strong to lead it…

  • Anonymous

    Brilliant PNoy. Watching the whole interview made me feel proud of our
    President. He exudes intelligence, confidence, strength, and
    determination. He is not affected at all by criticisms from his
    detractors.

    He is really our last honest chance for reform in our
    govt and progress for the Philippines. I pray for him everyday. No
    doubt, God is with him.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WBXS7HGUTUSH6L2VYEHNMPPMUY Mesc

    How thin-skinned of him.

    I was hoping for a more substantial answer; like, justice will finally be won by our slain soldiers; or, that a just resolution of the Hacienda Luisita case will become a symbol of his resolve for ‘tuwid na daan’.

    Sorry, yesyesyo, but this president is too shallow and looks so out of touch with reality.

  • Paggy Chure

    what a dissapointment… to think I didn’t even expected much… :(

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SC5QN4D5JDSYFZ4BKV6OHSBTRU Grace

    the president has truly the desire to serve our country honestly. sometimes it is an advantage that someone will rock the boat in order to test how strong it’s structure is.

  • Anonymous

    No, what is true is that Christmas traditionally represents the birthday of my Christian savior, Jesus Christ.  This is true throughout the universe whether you want to accept it or not.  He is Lord and King of all.  I was simply asking the writer of this article to stop being so eco-wise on use of characters in communicating the word that denotes the day of His birth.

    I know that no amount of ‘arguing’ will convince you otherwise for you are truly ignorant and only want to denigrate, disrespect and otherwise continue to put down anyone who believes differently than you do for the sake of your little ego.

    It is very interesting that so many take up the cause of defending the use of x-mas.  It says a lot about society, if you would only stop and think about that for a moment.  That is. if your little pea brain is capable of doing so.  Otherwise, what is the big deal about using six more characters … CHRIST?

  • http://twitter.com/riccisan ricci santiago

    bakit ganun? siya panay ang kantiyaw niya sa dating administrasyon? 

    if you cant stand the heat, get out of the kitchen…

  • http://jaoromero.wordpress.com Jao Romero

    un ang wish nya? potah naman. it comes with the job Mr. President. ano pa ba ine-expect nyo pag upo nyo sa Malacañang? kung walang silbi naman un criticism, eh di pabayaan nyo lng. listen to the constructive ones, and then turn a deaf ear to the destructive ones. salamin ng taong bayan ang kritismo Mr. President. hinahayaan nitong wag malunod sa circle-jerk ang Presidente. pag Presidente ka kasi, panay Yes-men ang papaligid sayo. kaya kung gusto mong makakapit sa reality, dapat pakinggan mo ang taong bayan, both un papuri at un kritisismo. dun mo malalaman kung tama ang ginagawa mo. sa pulso ng bayan.

    isa lang ang ang wish ko. world peace. napaka Miss Universe na sagot, pero sa totoo lang, gaganda lahat ang buhay natin pag may kapayapaan sa mundo. gusto ko pang makarating ng Mars. magagawa lang natin ito kung may world peace.

  • http://jaoromero.wordpress.com Jao Romero

    his answer regarding the tourism question was brilliant. very deft. i was also disappointed that he sees criticism as a negative. pananaw yan ng mga bobo eh. kaya di lumalago. dahil ayaw makinig sa kritisismo.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_7V3LRKVRNZAHKZKPRLAFIJXA5E Ming Mow

    My X’mas wish: Penoy to be impeached, imprisoned, or killed

  • araceli lorayes

    He doesn’t like pointless criticism? How about pointed criticism?

  • Robert Procopio

    Grace, I agree with you.  The president with his abnormality and his pointless inefficiency has his ardent desire to serve the Filipino people VIRTUALLY.  Lest, in all practicality he is an epic failure.  From the handling of the hostage crisis to the MILF issue he continues to amaze the Filipino people on what kind of a moron being he is.  There has never been a strong structure that can be rocked upon in the first place so what are you talking about?  Are you just trying to be rhethorically imbecile to say such English words? TAGALUGIN MO NA LANG! 

    Pag tinagalog mo yan maiintidihan pa.

  • Robert Procopio

    Moronic beings take things by a stride… lock stock and barrel.  Any criticism or critique is pointless from a feeble mind’s perspective.  We have to respect his abnormality.  We the Filipino people by the power of grey skull and lord vader have elected someone who does not think.  We need not to think anymore for in the grace of Loki and Hades we as a nation is an epic failure for the last century of existence.  Amen!

  • Anonymous

    Fast talker like his father but un-inspiring unlike his father.

  • Anonymous

    his wish that filipinos refrain from making pointless criticism is incredibly appalling, considering how he dresses down his military field commanders, under his watch he is their commander-in-chief and should he reprimand them it must be in private and not publicly, because the chain of command goes back to him which reflects his utter ignorance of being a c-i-c. and criticism like his disappearance in crucial times, giving away doles to non-tax payers, funding muslim and communist rebels, rising poverty and continued hunger among others are not at all pointless but something that needs to be listened to and addressed systematically – he is a total disappointment.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_DINAYRYGKFJPYAZENJPBPXWY2E Gian Carlo

    ooooh the irony of it all, 

    to think this point came from the very leader that used to bash and criticise people to propel themselves to the presidency

    Your a public servant, criticisms are PART OF THE JOB DECRIPTION for your information. Don’t tell me in the 12 years in public service and stocking on the bashing of others reputation to win the presidency, that idea never crossed their minds 

  • Anonymous

    Ang wish ko sa Pasko: no more pointless president.

    (Watch “Aquino Cojuangco: Facts They Don’t Want You to Know” on YouTube at malaman ang pinakatinatagong baho ng angkan ni Aquino Benigno NOY.)

  • Anonymous

    Brilliant PNoy. Watching the whole interview made me feel proud of our
    President. He exudes intelligence, confidence, strength, and
    determination. He is not affected at all by criticisms from his
    detractors.

    He is really our last honest chance for reform in our
    govt and progress for the Philippines. I pray for him everyday. No
    doubt, God is with him.

  • Anonymous

    Wish ko sa pasko no more pointless people  na utak wangwang like u plema. halatang puno ng inggit sa katawan.

  • Anonymous

    Mr. President, even if Santa Claus is real, he won’t grant your wishes.  Santa would be one of your worst critics, even Rudolph and the rest of the reindeers will criticize you to no end.

  • http://twitter.com/PINOYPOWER100 JUAN DELA CRUZ

    Our family is solidly behind you PNoy. We appreciate your efforts for our country.

    Thank you for reminding us to think how we can help our neighbors,
    our brothers and sisters instead of just hurling pointless criticizisms
    ad infinitum and complaining on everything. Indeed, we should think
    where we can contribute on our own little way for the good of our
    country.

    GOD BLESS YOU PRESIDENT AQUINO.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_AOZCCGGEYPUTEGBOWW7CENEW6Q Buloknapinuno

    blah! blah! puro salita! Pinopondohan ang mga communista at terorista! ito ang bagong pilipinas

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_AOZCCGGEYPUTEGBOWW7CENEW6Q Buloknapinuno

    taxes natin napunta sa mga communista na at terorista! 

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_AOZCCGGEYPUTEGBOWW7CENEW6Q Buloknapinuno

    ayaw nya sa criticism ?? tlga??? eh un nga diskarte nila sa past admin! POTAH! pare-pareho kau! puro salita ka lng noy tigilan mo na ang paging makata na mgsalita mgsama nlng kau ni escudero! magaling lng kng election!

  • Anonymous

    Impressive.

    PNoy was awesome. His grasp of issues and concerns,
    his stock knowledge on all the questions, his straightforward answers,
    and his sincerity is refreshing and inspiring.

    God speed PNoy. God bless the Philippines.

  • Anonymous

    To all crabs, no matter what you say, we will support PNoy all the way.

  • http://twitter.com/toothpastesales be honest

    Everybody seems to say he is ” honest “, but the big difference is between ” clueless ” and ” honest “.
    I watched comments from ANC Tony Velasquez.
    The best answer was : -
    The video question about Santa Claus.

  • http://twitter.com/toothpastesales be honest

    Very wise quote.
    But where is the wise man ? Havent seen that in the interview.

  • Anonymous

    Be honest, you should be true to your name. You are the one who is clueless. be honest.

  • Anonymous

    You can not put a good man down. God speed PNoy.

  • Anonymous

    Brilliant PNoy. Watching the whole interview made me feel proud of our
    President. He exudes intelligence, confidence, strength, and
    determination. He is not affected at all by criticisms from his
    detractors.

    He is really our last honest chance for reform in our
    govt and progress for the Philippines. I pray for him everyday. No
    doubt, God is with him.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_4D7N7JNTIWWHCBSJTI3YXPRNUU Roland Pates

    Ang daming talangka na commentator na may alige pa rito. Hindi man lang tinablan sa sinabi ni Pnoy. Bastos at walang alam kung hindi pmutak lang, walang solusyon maibigay.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_RS7NMBTSC7GG3BRQHKISQTTLWE Rick

    Be a leader, do what you are supposed to do and dont be stupid. That’s the time we will stop criticizing you!

  • http://twitter.com/PINOYPOWER100 JUAN DELA CRUZ

    Our family is solidly behind you PNoy. We appreciate your efforts for our country.

    Thank you for reminding us to think how we can help our neighbors,
    our brothers and sisters instead of just hurling pointless criticisms
    ad infinitum and complaining on everything.

    Indeed, we should think where we can contribute on our own little way for the good of our
    country.

    GOD BLESS YOU PRESIDENT AQUINO.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JKL2EZCWKX2XKUPTCHEFTV5HQ4 Romeo

    Dami ring nabola sa pre arranged questions.Yakkssss.

  • mrtn

    OMG! now i’m starting to question your emotional aptitude….Umiiyak ka na siguro pag mababaw lang na kritisismo ang naririnig mo! Leader ka dapt Mr. President……..Binoto ka dahil tiwala mga botante sa abilidad mo, pinagbigyan ka pa nga ng one year mula nung mga nakaraang kapalpakan mo eh….Eh ngayon, di mo pala kayang matawag ng ano2x! at TAKOT KA PALANG MA CRITIZIZE! 

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/S42XIXNLXWDSOTMCWNUB6CRGQU DoDong

    cmon alam naman natin na drama lang un interview na yan .. kelan ba sumagot yan ng ingles na walang scriupt sa paligid nya..

  • Anonymous

    This is what we need to think, are we ready to face these challenges to reach the status of a developed economy inline with Vision 2020???
     
    “By the year 2020, Philippines can be a united nation with a confident Philippine society infused by strong moral and ethical values; living in a society that is democratic, liberal and tolerant, caring, economically-just and equitable, progressive and prosperous; and in full possession of an economy that is competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient.
    “There can be no fully developed Philippines until we have finally overcome the nine central strategic challenges that have confronted us from the moment of our birth as an independent nation.”
    “The FIRST of these is the challenge of establishing a united Philippine nation with a sense of common and shared destiny. This must be a nation at peace with itself – territorially, and ethnically integrated – living in harmony and full and fair partnership, made up of one ‘Philippine Country’ with political loyalty and dedication to the nation.”
    “The SECOND is the challenge of creating a psychologically-liberated, secure and developed Philippine society with faith and confidence in itself; justifiably proud of what it is, of what it has accomplished, robust enough to face all manner of adversity. This Philippine society must be distinguished by the pursuit of excellence, fully aware of all its potentials, psychologically-subservient to none and respected by the people of other nations.”
    “The THIRD challenge we have always faced is that of fostering and developing a mature democratic society practising a form of mature consensual, community-oriented Philippine democracy that can be a model for many developing countries”“The FOURTH is the challenge of establishing a fully moral and ethical society, whose citizens are strong in religions and spiritual values and imbued with the highest of ethical standards.”
    “The FIFTH challenge that we have always faced is the challenge of establishing a mature, liberal and tolerant society in which, Filipinos of all colours and creeds are free to practise and profess their customs, cultures and religious belief; and yet, feeling that they belong to one nation.”
    “The SIXTH is the challenge of establishing a scientific and progressive society – a society that is innovative and forward-looking; one that is not only consumer or technology, but also a contributor to the scientific and technological civilisation of the future.”
    “The SEVENTH challenge is the challenge of establishing a fully-caring society will come before self, in which the welfare of the people will revolve not around the state or the individual, but around a strong and resilient family.”
    “The EIGHT is the challenge of ensuring an economically-just society. This is a society in which where is a fair and equitable distribution of the wealth of the nation, in which there is full partnership in economic progress. Such a society cannot be in place so long as there is the identification of race with economic function, and the identification of economic backwardness with race.”
    “The NINTH challenge is the challenge of establishing a prosperous society, with an economy that is full competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient.”
    “We have already come a long way towards the fulfilment of these objectives.
    The nine central objectives listed need not be our order of priorities over the next three decades.
    Most obviously, the pri­orities of any moment in time must meet the specific circumstances of that moment in time.
    “But it would be surprising if the first strategic challenge which I have mentioned – the establishment of a united Philippine nation – is not likely to be the most fundamental, the most basic.
    Since much of what I will say will concentrate on economic development, let me stress yet again that the comprehensive development towards the developed society that we want – however each of us may wish to define it – cannot mean material and economic advancement only.
    “Far from it.
    “Economic development must not become the ‘be-all-and-the-end-all’ of our national endeavours“

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SBZPQWP2C3N2UERBIOAEJBYNFU J C

    I didn’t vote for Aquino. In fact I didn’t think he had what it takes to be the president at that time.
    As I see his progress, I’m beginning to admire him and I think he’s doing quite well. Its time we all show our appreciation and support for our president. He has been hit by so many challenges, he is leading a country where corruption and powerful politicians are working together to take as much as they can from this government, we have limited resources and people specializing in bringing these law breakers to justice. He does an admirable job. You can’t expect him to fix all the problems we have but he’s certainly doing something about those that he can. Even the presidents of other countries are commending his efforts in fighting corruption. We need to respect our president and support him and give him credit for what he’s done for this country. He needs our support.

  • Anonymous

    This is what we need to think, are we ready to face these challenges to reach the status of a developed economy inline with Vision 2020???
    “By the year 2020, Philippines can be a united nation with a confident Philippine society infused by strong moral and ethical values; living in a society that is democratic, liberal and tolerant, caring, economically-just and equitable, progressive and prosperous; and in full possession of an economy that is competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient.
    “There can be no fully developed Philippines until we have finally overcome the nine central strategic challenges that have confronted us from the moment of our birth as an independent nation.”
    “The FIRST of these is the challenge of establishing a united Philippine nation with a sense of common and shared destiny. This must be a nation at peace with itself – territorially, and ethnically integrated – living in harmony and full and fair partnership, made up of one ‘Philippine Country’ with political loyalty and dedication to the nation.”
    “The SECOND is the challenge of creating a psychologically-liberated, secure and developed Philippine society with faith and confidence in itself; justifiably proud of what it is, of what it has accomplished, robust enough to face all manner of adversity. This Philippine society must be distinguished by the pursuit of excellence, fully aware of all its potentials, psychologically-subservient to none and respected by the people of other nations.”
    “The THIRD challenge we have always faced is that of fostering and developing a mature democratic society practising a form of mature consensual, community-oriented Philippine democracy that can be a model for many developing countries”“The FOURTH is the challenge of establishing a fully moral and ethical society, whose citizens are strong in religions and spiritual values and imbued with the highest of ethical standards.”
    “The FIFTH challenge that we have always faced is the challenge of establishing a mature, liberal and tolerant society in which, Filipinos of all colours and creeds are free to practise and profess their customs, cultures and religious belief; and yet, feeling that they belong to one nation.”
    “The SIXTH is the challenge of establishing a scientific and progressive society – a society that is innovative and forward-looking; one that is not only consumer or technology, but also a contributor to the scientific and technological civilisation of the future.”
    “The SEVENTH challenge is the challenge of establishing a fully-caring society will come before self, in which the welfare of the people will revolve not around the state or the individual, but around a strong and resilient family.”
    “The EIGHT is the challenge of ensuring an economically-just society. This is a society in which where is a fair and equitable distribution of the wealth of the nation, in which there is full partnership in economic progress. Such a society cannot be in place so long as there is the identification of race with economic function, and the identification of economic backwardness with race.”
    “The NINTH challenge is the challenge of establishing a prosperous society, with an economy that is full competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient.”
    “We have already come a long way towards the fulfilment of these objectives.
    The nine central objectives listed need not be our order of priorities over the next three decades.
    Most obviously, the pri­orities of any moment in time must meet the specific circumstances of that moment in time.
    “But it would be surprising if the first strategic challenge which I have mentioned – the establishment of a united Philippine nation – is not likely to be the most fundamental, the most basic.
    Since much of what I will say will concentrate on economic development, let me stress yet again that the comprehensive development towards the developed society that we want – however each of us may wish to define it – cannot mean material and economic advancement only.
    “Far from it.
    “Economic development must not become the ‘be-all-and-the-end-all’ of our national endeavours“

  • Anonymous

    If you give millions to everyone, everybody will stop criticizing you.

  • Anonymous

    I blame those who voted for this incompetent president…

  • Anonymous

    Grace, I admire your brilliant comment! Much my wish it can be reach to the attention of our thin-skinned President.

  • Anonymous

    Way to go PDI.  This is the very essence of democracy.  Anyone can post his/her opinion here unlike sa isang pang kilalang online network, hinaharang nga posts pag hindi nila gusto.  BTW, Pnoy should tell that to his father na wala namang ginawa kundi dumaldal against Marcos. Ito namang si Marcos ayaw pa bumaba samantalang si Ninoy nagmamadali maging presidente.  Come to think of it, they are both pursuing their self-serving interests in the expense of the Filipino people.  I’m no Marcos or Aquino fan. Umi ikot na lang ba ang politika natin sa mga Marcos at Aquino?  Take note of the lessons of history and let’s move on.  Na andyan na yan, binoto ng karamihan si PNoy kaya whether we like it or not, he is the President.  Start with ourselves – pay your taxes even if others don’t;  follow traffic rules even if others don’t;  raise your children well and learn to be considerate to other people whatever their status in life. Wala nang sisihan, let’s move on as a nation.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2MISUWKT65BF23JNKAOPO7FIDQ Alleah

    Too late, too little thus said your mother Cory to Erap, sadly P(e)Noy would not lasts his 2016 term due to his incompetence, blame gaming, and dimwitness.

  • Anonymous

    Sana presidente pa rin hanggang ngayon si Madma’am Glue… tiyak walang putak nang putak tungkol sa anumang corruption at pandarambong dito. Puro no comment lang si P. Glue. She has the right to remain silent eh. Putsang Glue na yan kayang bayaran ang maraming Pinoy na kagaya niyang kurakot.

  • Anonymous

    watch this in youtube: AQUINO COJUANGCO: FACTS THEY DONT WANT YOU TO KNOW HD

  • Anonymous

    Xmas is the time of sharing and giving, It will be a tearful joyful sight to see those who are enjoying good foods will suddenly take their foods out to the streets and shared with those that live on the streets like the street kids and elderlys, It will be a miracle when its happening throughout the whole country, It will be a turning point of abundance blessings from heaven above on this country when God see  his chldren starts to have compassion kindess  caring and sharing toward the hardcore poors with a start from this season of giving. Miracle only happens when one make himself and herself available to be humble used by God to bless others. Humans always ask what they wish for xmas, but does humans ever ask what Jesus wish for as it is his birthday.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_VPKLWS3YTB72B4K3Q3B77GL2ZM Jio

    What we wish more from you, Mr. President, this Christmas is to stop your pointless bickering, laziness, and finger pointing to the previous administration with regards to the mess our country is in. You wanted the job, you fix it. We do our job that we have, even if face piles of messy jobs left by those who left the company. We can’t complain that the previous employee did all the mess because it’s pointless and nothing can be done since those employees are gone. We had to fix the messy jobs ourselves. That you need to do also, Mr. President. Remember what you’ve mentioned before? WE ARE YOUR BOSS. Now start working or you’ll just get more criticisms for your unfruitful work. 

    You can’t expect praises from your boss if you are not doing it right, correct?

  • Anonymous

    Wala nang mas wawangwang pa sa presidenteng nagbigay ng pera sa mga rebelde.

    Besides, ang dilaw na plema gaya ng mga Aquino na matagal nang nakadikit sa dibdib ng Pilipinas ay dapat nang idahak at idura. Para sa ganoon, gumaling ang bayan natin mula sa kanilang kasinungalingan.

    (Watch “AQUINO COJUANGCO: FACT THEY DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW” on YouTube.)

  • Anonymous

    If a single person cannot bring a rebel coddler like A.B. NOY down, perhaps a revolution will.

  • Anonymous

    We are actually moving on… moving on a CIRCLE! Marcos->Aquino->Marcos->Aquino-> cronies->trapos->kompari->komari->ina senado->anak senado->rebel->naging senado->rebel ulit->naging senado->tago senator->DOJ silent->2016 Marcos->->… it’s perfectly a deuteronomic cycle, endless…

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_4D7N7JNTIWWHCBSJTI3YXPRNUU Roland Pates

    magakano binayad sayo?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_4D7N7JNTIWWHCBSJTI3YXPRNUU Roland Pates

    stupid is what stupid does? Are you stupid?

  • http://twitter.com/PINOYPOWER100 JUAN DELA CRUZ

    Our family is solidly behind you PNoy. We appreciate your efforts for our country.

    Thank you for reminding us to think how we can help our neighbors,
    our brothers and sisters instead of just hurling pointless criticisms
    ad infinitum and complaining on everything.

    Indeed, we should think where we can contribute on our own little way for the good of our
    country.

    GOD BLESS YOU PRESIDENT AQUINO.

  • Anonymous

    For all those who opposed GMA’s travel abroad: you are incorrigibly
    brainwashed by the demon cloaked in yellow veil! The demons have been
    demonizing GMA when they failed to grab power during their ‘hyatt ten’
    seige! Their treachery has been so palpable that the evil media
    collaborated with them and install a puppet demonette in yellow veil so
    that all their evil wishes in the world would come true! Now, they are
    so frightened that GMA would find a cure and RECOVER because they know
    for sure that GMA is such an excellent leader and one day she would
    surely bounce back. They are so afraid that all their efforts including
    their allies in media doing COVER UPs for the yellow evils would
    crumble!

  • Anonymous

    For all those who opposed GMA’s travel abroad: you are incorrigibly
    brainwashed by the demon cloaked in yellow veil! The demons have been
    demonizing GMA when they failed to grab power during their ‘hyatt ten’
    seige! Their treachery has been so palpable that the evil media
    collaborated with them and install a puppet demonette in yellow veil so
    that all their evil wishes in the world would come true! Now, they are
    so frightened that GMA would find a cure and RECOVER because they know
    for sure that GMA is such an excellent leader and one day she would
    surely bounce back. They are so afraid that all their efforts including
    their allies in media doing COVER UPs for the yellow evils would
    crumble!

  • Anonymous

    For all those who opposed GMA’s travel abroad: you are incorrigibly
    brainwashed by the demon cloaked in yellow veil! The demons have been
    demonizing GMA when they failed to grab power during their ‘hyatt ten’
    seige! Their treachery has been so palpable that the evil media
    collaborated with them and install a puppet demonette in yellow veil so
    that all their evil wishes in the world would come true! Now, they are
    so frightened that GMA would find a cure and RECOVER because they know
    for sure that GMA is such an excellent leader and one day she would
    surely bounce back. They are so afraid that all their efforts including
    their allies in media doing COVER UPs for the yellow evils would
    crumble!

  • Anonymous

    For all those who opposed GMA’s travel abroad: you are incorrigibly
    brainwashed by the demon cloaked in yellow veil! The demons have been
    demonizing GMA when they failed to grab power during their ‘hyatt ten’
    seige! Their treachery has been so palpable that the evil media
    collaborated with them and install a puppet demonette in yellow veil so
    that all their evil wishes in the world would come true! Now, they are
    so frightened that GMA would find a cure and RECOVER because they know
    for sure that GMA is such an excellent leader and one day she would
    surely bounce back. They are so afraid that all their efforts including
    their allies in media doing COVER UPs for the yellow evils would
    crumble!

  • Anonymous

    For all those who opposed GMA’s travel abroad: you are incorrigibly
    brainwashed by the demon cloaked in yellow veil! The demons have been
    demonizing GMA when they failed to grab power during their ‘hyatt ten’
    seige! Their treachery has been so palpable that the evil media
    collaborated with them and install a puppet demonette in yellow veil so
    that all their evil wishes in the world would come true! Now, they are
    so frightened that GMA would find a cure and RECOVER because they know
    for sure that GMA is such an excellent leader and one day she would
    surely bounce back. They are so afraid that all their efforts including
    their allies in media doing COVER UPs for the yellow evils would
    crumble!

  • Anonymous

    For all those who opposed GMA’s travel abroad: you are incorrigibly
    brainwashed by the demon cloaked in yellow veil! The demons have been
    demonizing GMA when they failed to grab power during their ‘hyatt ten’
    seige! Their treachery has been so palpable that the evil media
    collaborated with them and install a puppet demonette in yellow veil so
    that all their evil wishes in the world would come true! Now, they are
    so frightened that GMA would find a cure and RECOVER because they know
    for sure that GMA is such an excellent leader and one day she would
    surely bounce back. They are so afraid that all their efforts including
    their allies in media doing COVER UPs for the yellow evils would
    crumble!

  • Anonymous

    For all those who opposed GMA’s travel abroad: you are incorrigibly
    brainwashed by the demon cloaked in yellow veil! The demons have been
    demonizing GMA when they failed to grab power during their ‘hyatt ten’
    seige! Their treachery has been so palpable that the evil media
    collaborated with them and install a puppet demonette in yellow veil so
    that all their evil wishes in the world would come true! Now, they are
    so frightened that GMA would find a cure and RECOVER because they know
    for sure that GMA is such an excellent leader and one day she would
    surely bounce back. They are so afraid that all their efforts including
    their allies in media doing COVER UPs for the yellow evils would
    crumble!

  • Anonymous

    DO NOT DO UNTO OTHERS WHAT YOU DO NOT WANT DO UNTO YOU.

    AND SURELY YOUR WISH WILL BE GRANTED.

    YOU ARE WAY TOO FAR SERVING YOUR PEOPLE THE RIGHT WAY.

    YOU MUST STOP POINTING FINGERS AND WORK THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/S42XIXNLXWDSOTMCWNUB6CRGQU DoDong

    marami nang investor ang nagpupull out sa bansa dahil sa incompetence ng presidente natin .. inde nya ma controll ang economy ..  tapos pinipigilan pa nila ang mga OFW bumalik sa ibang bansa dahil sa pinatupad nilang travel ban .. gutom ang pinoy tsk tsk tsk

  • Guest

    A “STUPID” President!!!  Don’t do unto others what others don’t do unto you.

  • Anonymous

    MR. PRESIDENT, PLEASE DON’T GIVE US POINTLESS ANSWERS. Your answers are just showing that you are NOT governing in REALITY. 

  • http://twitter.com/toothpastesales be honest

    So obviously you have not seen the comments from ANC Tony Valesquez which I quoted.
    Honest.

  • Anonymous

    Brilliant PNoy. Watching the whole interview made me feel proud of our
    President. He exudes intelligence, confidence, strength, and
    determination. He is not affected at all by criticisms from his
    detractors.

    He is really our last honest chance for reform in our
    govt and progress for the Philippines. I pray for him everyday. No
    doubt, God is with him.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_K2RI3LJVGNNED3XPMG7HVMIIO4 Herbert

    Noynoy was like talking in the front of the mirror when wishing his X-mas wish. LOL!

  • Anonymous

    Im glad that PNoy is not affected at all by negative criticisms. He keeps on going, which is really the right thing to do. The vast majority of Filipinos want him to succeed.

    He was right in reminding us that our country will be better off if we just pause for a while and think of ways how to give our share in nation building and not just criticizing left and right ad infinitum.

    He is really hardworking and I can feel his sincerity. God speed PNoy. God bless the Philippines.



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