Congratulations to Egypt and the Egyptian people in your victory fighting for a better government. One of our newspapers today mentions that your people’s revolt is likened to our EDSA-I in 1986.
Although I was not in the streets of Cairo during those critical days, I have the universal aspiration for a better government and a better set of leaders. Not only for this country but to all nations of the world.
That fire of desire is still aflame in me and indeed millions of Filipinos and peoples throughout the world for freedom, justice and a better way of life are graces all people deserve.
Egypt has now a new beginning and a golden opportunity to move forward and join the family of nations living in democracy, justice, prosperity and especially peace.
Your victory has come but the defining moment is still to come when the fruit of your hardship in the streets bear fruit. For us in this country, after toppling a dictator, I thought that there was no looking back but move forward constantly although may be slowly.
The luster of our EDSA-I to my personal assessment dimmed for what we fought against such as graft, corruption and misgovernment are still around. However, Pres. Aquino is doing his best to clean the government he inherited. I pray that he succeeds and your new government also succeeds.
Democracy and freedom can only be won if there is eternal vigilance and unity.
May the Almighty be with you in your transition period. There are a lot to be done and a reason to be optimistic.
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