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However, we were able to contain it now in one island in that part of the Philippines. But after September 11, and after the creation of the global coalition against terrorism, now we have allies, and I believe now it will easier with allies.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[66],{"id":67,"tag":68},4995105,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},1382,"lonely",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":82},2007750,"The people want government that works for them at every level. They want good government that begins at their doorstep in the barangay, and does not end before the closed door of a bureaucrat in Metro Manila.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77],{"id":78,"tag":79},4995104,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},4954,"government","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the 14th President of the Philippines, who served from 2001 to 2010. During her presidency, the country faced significant challenges in governance, including corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies. As she emphasized the importance of good governance at the local level, she was likely drawing from her own experiences and observations of the need for more effective and responsive government.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote seems to advocate for a more decentralized and accessible government. However, the hidden insight lies in the phrase \"does not end before the closed door of a bureaucrat in Metro Manila.\" This suggests that even in a system where local governance is prioritized, there is still a risk of bureaucratic red tape and elitism, where those in power in the capital city can stifle progress and prevent effective implementation at the local level. This paradox highlights the tension between decentralization and the concentration of power.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that even in a system where decision-making power is distributed, there may still be unseen barriers to effective implementation. 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