"Fighting piracy is fighting poverty because it enables Filipino excellence and enterprise to rise in the global area, expanding opportunities and jobs along the way".

"While we appreciate the US government recognition of our efforts for the intellectual property rights, we mustn't lose sight of the fact that protection of IPR is first and foremost in the interest of the Filipino people".

  President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
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