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Noy raises bogeys of past this time before PSG men By Aytch S. de la Cruz 03/02/2011

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Noy raises bogeys of past this time before PSG men

By Aytch S. de la Cruz 03/02/2011

President Aquino again raised the ghosts of the past telling his security details under the Presidential Security Group (PSG) of supposed individuals seeking to resurrect the corrupt system of governance.

Speaking at the 25th founding anniversary of the PSG, Aquino also refused suggestions that progress of the nation could be achieved faster if the government is run with an iron fist.

“Now that we are granted the authority to serve our countrymen, are we going to allow the triumph of corruption and poverty in our country once again? I assume that all of us do not want the dark times in our history happen again when twisted views were trending,” Aquino was quoted as saying in his speech.

“Some say that the nation will be successful if the government rules with an iron fist. As your leader, I am not going to submit myself to such beliefs. I’m aware that given the extent of ourresponsibilities today, there are still threats not only to my security but the security of our nation. There are still those who want to bring back the old system. Nobody wants to witness chaos and violence except those who are enriching themselves while many of our countrymen suffer,” he stressed..... MORE

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