Can This Aquino Squash Filipino Corruption?
No sirens blared when Benigno Aquino III was driven to his inauguration five weeks ago. The presidential car even stopped at red lights. Facing the thousands who witnessed his oath-taking, the new president asked, "Have you ever had to endure being rudely shoved aside by the siren-blaring escorts of those who love to display their position and power?"
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