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Benigno Aquino III

Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III (born February 8, 1960), popularly known as Noynoy Aquino or Benigno S. Aquino III, is a Philippine statesman. The only son of Benigno Aquino, Jr., a Senator imprisoned (and later assassinated), and Aquino's wife Corazon Aquino, who served as President from 1986 to 1992. Aquino was named after his father and his grandfather, Benigno Aquino, Sr., a one-time Speaker of the House of Representatives. He is also the brother of TV host and actress Kris Aquino.

Education

Aquino holds a BA in Economics degree from the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila University.

Wounded in 1987 coup attempt

Aquino was wounded during the 1987 failed coup attempt against his mother and was almost killed by a grenade. Specifically, on August 28, 1987, rebel soldiers led by Gregorio Honasan attacked the Malacañang Palace. Noynoy was hit by 5 bullets (one is still embedded in his neck), and 3 of his 4 escorts were killed (the fourth was wounded) protecting him.

Political life

Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III has always viewed politics as a necessary vehicle for change, a perspective he formed early in life through the examples set by both of his parents.


In 1998, he ran for a seat in the House of Representatives and won. He would serve as Congressman of the 2nd District of Tarlac until 2007.


In his nine years at the Lower House, Noynoy focused on the fiscalizing role of a legislator. He felt that there were already too many laws, and good ones at that, but they seemingly lacked proper implementation. He concentrated on crafting laws that would help create opportunity rather than impose additional burdens to those who are already disadvantaged. He actively took part in budget deliberations to ensure that government initiatives do address the plight of the people who need help the most.


His commitment to continue the legacy of his parents was evident in his performance. In November 2004, he became Deputy House Speaker of Luzon, but he relinquished the post when he joined leaders of the Liberal Party (LP) in calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the height of the “Hello Garci” scandal. To him, it was easier to give up the position than abandon his duty to hold accountable those who do wrong.


In May 2007, he ran for Senator and won, placing 6th in the national elections. He chairs the Senate Committee on Local Government, and is also the vice-chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights. He had been determined to ensure that his key legislative initiatives would bear fruit and to see them through until the end of his term.


However, fate had other plans for him. The passing of his mother, former President Cory Aquino, stirred a long-dormant yearning for good leadership. Filipinos from all walks of life, here and abroad, began to look at Noynoy as the new hope for a better Philippines. The groundswell calling for him to run for President became too loud to ignore, and eventually overcame his reluctance.


In his letter from prison many years ago, Ninoy said to Noynoy, “Son, the ball is now in your hands.”


Today, the people want the future back into their own hands and Noynoy will not let them down.


His critics say he merely trades on his good name and skeptics consider him a lightweight. Rivals accuse him of wrongdoing despite a clearly unblemished record. Noynoy’s detractors have been busy trying to bring him down, but their efforts have only allowed him to improve his popularity.


Noynoy is an economist by education, a lawmaker by vocation. He is an audiophile, history buff, marksman and self-taught billiards sharpie. He is a loving brother and uncle, and a steadfast friend. He is also destined to be the one to finally lead our country towards a brighter future.


“There is no greater nation than our Motherland. No greater people than our own. Serve them with all your heart, with all your might and with all your strength.” – Ninoy Aquino in a letter to his only son Noynoy





Thursday, September 10, 2009

Kris admits courting Dingdong to endorse Noynoy's candidacy

Inamin ni television host na si Kris Aquino na nililigawan niya ang talent manager ni Dingdong Dantes para makuha ang serbisyo ng aktor at iendorso ang kandidatura ng kanyang kuya na si Senador Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III sa pagtakbong presidente sa 2010 elections.

Pagkatapos mai-tour sa opisina ng PPL Entertainment, Inc., na pagmamay-ari ng talent manager na si Perry Lansigan, nitong Miyerkules (September 9), nagpaunlak ng exclusive interview si Kris Aquino sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

Ito rin ang araw ng 40th day ng kamatayan ng ina ni Kris na si dating Pangulong Cory Aquino, at ang araw kung saan idineklara ng kapatid niyang si Senator Noynoy ang pagtakbo nito bilang presidente.

Ayon kay Kris, buong-buo ang suporta ng pamilya nila para kay Noynoy.

"Oo naman. Kung hindi kami magtutulungan, sino ang gagawa noon for us?" ayon sa TV host.

Hindi maikakaila ang overwhelming support ng taong-bayan sa kanyang kapatid. How does she feel about it?

"Ngayong ano kasi... I came from Bataan kanina, sa Cathedral nila, and it's really overflowing! Hindi ka na makagalaw halos. You know, it's a 12 noon mass. A regular day, but they were there. And, I think, siguro I cannot say thank you enough," pahayag ni Kris.

Sa pag-alala ng 40th day ng kamatayan ni Tita Cory, magkakahiwalay na dumalo sa magkakaibang simbahan ang limang magkakapatid.


"My Ate [Ballsy] went to Lipa. Another sister went to Antipolo. One was in Cubao. Noy went to Baclaran. I went to Bataan because of Archbishop Soc Villegas," banggit ni Kris.

CONTINUING THE LEGACY. Ayaw gamitin ni Kris ang mga salitang "history repeating itself" sa mga nangyayari kay Noynoy ngayon at sa pamilya nila, whether it's coincidence or fate na sa mismong 40th day ni Cory Aquino ay in-announce ni Noynoy ang kanyang candidacy for president at ipagpatuloy ang legacy ng kanilang pamilya.

Ayon kay Kris, "Huwag namang history repeating itself. I just really, I think, responsibilidad kasi na ginagampanan ni Noy at ipinagpapatuloy lang niya. It's just that."

Kung meron man akong puwedeng ipagmalaki, simple ang kapatid ko. Hindi talaga marunong mangurakot. Siya ang unang sigurong tatayo sa mesa kung may ganun at tatalikod at lalayas.
Kris Aquino

Matatandaang walang kabalak-balak si Tita Cory na tumakbo bilang presidente noong 1986, tatlong taon matapos paslangin ang asawa niyang si dating senator Ninoy Aquino. Ngunit dahil sa kahilingan ng maraming Pilipino ay nagpaunlak siyang tumakbo.

Ngayon naman, wala rin sa isip ni Noynoy na tumakbong presidente. Pero dahil sa pagkamatay ng kanyang ina ay hiniling na taong-bayan na tumakbo siya at ipagpatuloy ang kung anumang sinimulan ng kanyang mga magulang.

How does she feel about Noynoy's speech last Wedensday morning?

"We were going over it hanggang 2:30 in the morning. ‘Noy is what you see is what you get. I'm very proud of that fact na hindi flowery yung language. Hindi maraming paliguy-ligoy. Walang poetry-poetry, diretso. And that's really him," pahayag ni Kris.

Definitely, bago raw pumayag si Noynoy na tumakbong presidente, lahat silang magkakapatid ay kinonsulta muna nito.

"Oo naman, in fairness kay Noy. Kasi siguro, alam niyang kami-kami ang magtutulungan. In our family kasi, most especially noong may sakit ang Mom, it was always a majority decision. Kung ano ang mga mangyayari," kwento niya.

"I have to say na yung pinagdaanan namin na one year and a half, na malubha ang karamdaman ng Mom, natuto kaming mag-communicate with each other and to respect each other, and even more than how we did before," ayon pa kay Kris.

IF TITA CORY WERE STILL ALIVE... Ayon pa kay Kris, noong nabubuhay pa raw ang kanilang ina ay wala itong ibinilin na tumakbo si Noynoy na presidente ng Pilipinas.

"No, not at all. I can be very proud of the fact that our family was never power-hungry. At walang mga ganoong mensahe from Mom. Just always a reminder, kasi kapag dumarating si Noy, kung ano ang nagaganap sa Senado," aniya.

"I think, ang Mom, sa kanya was always lang paalala. First and foremost, apart from the legacy that Noy carries on, it's really talagang your duty towards the people. Yun lang talaga palagi ang ipinapaalala ng Mom sa kanya," paglalahad ni Kris.

Kung nabubuhay pa rin kaya ang Mommy nila, sa palagay niya ay isa ito sa magiging masaya sa naging desisyon ni Noynoy?

"Kung buhay ang Mom, that would not have happened," sagot ni Kris. "It would be a whole different case and if you ask me, kung papipiliin ako, even Noy, would choose to have Mom alive."

NOYNOY AS PRESIDENT. How does she see Noy as President?

"My brother is uncorrupted," pagdiin ni Kris. "Kung meron man akong puwedeng ipagmalaki, simple ang kapatid ko. Hindi talaga marunong mangurakot. Siya ang unang sigurong tatayo sa mesa kung may ganun at tatalikod at lalayas."

"So, ang puwede kong ipagmalaki when I would ask people, yung mga kaedad ko at mas bata sa akin, 'Why do you like Noy?' The number one answer and always, 'Kasi hindi siya magnanakaw. Kasi, alam namin na hindi kayo magnanakaw.' Siguro, sa lahat ng pinagdaanan natin, masyado na tayong nasanay sa mga magnanakaw," paliwanag niya.

Gaano magiging aktibo si Kris sa kampanya ni Noynoy at kung sakaling maluklok nga ito sa puwesto?

I came for Perry. Sorry ha... Nagpunta naman ako dito para sa kanya. Kasi, nanliligaw ako kay Perry at hindi ako nahihiyang aminin na nanliligaw ako. Sa mga ganitong sitwasyon, kinakapalan ang mukha!"
Kris Aquino

"Ay, no, no, no! Yung presidential, if I become active, I'll be jobless! No!" natawa niyang sabi.

"Sa campaign, of course," pahabol niya.

Does it mean na kailangan niyang bawasan ang kanyang trabaho?

"Sinabi ko kanina sa interview, kailangan kong magtrabaho nang magtrabaho, kasi the less people na pagkakautangan mo, puwede naming maipagmalaki. Kanina, sinabi ni Noy sa akin, kasi nag-text ako, sabi ko, 'In-interview ako at sinabi ko, 'Yung bahay ko, para sa 'yo.' Sabi ko, 'Handa akong ibenta ang house and whatever the proceeds, alam kong kikitain ko ulit. Pero this happens only once in a lifetime.' Tapos, sinabi niya, 'I can't do that to your children.' And then, I said, 'But Mom did it for Dad twice,'" kuwento ni Kris.

A WEDDING BEFORE THE ELECTION? Sa ilang TV interviews ni Kris, naging vocal siya sa pagsasabing kung magpapakasal ang kapatid niya, willing siyang gastusan ang buong kasal nito. Hindi naman lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat na may girlfriend ngayon si Noynoy sa katauhan ni Valenzuela City councilor Shalani Soledad.

"No, no, it's like this... I said, kung saan liligaya si Noy, alam naman natin, ‘di ba? Ako, alam ko kung magkano ang salary niya. So, sabi ko, sige, kung gusto niya ang bonggang wedding, sagot ni Mama Kris! But you know, siyempre, itatanggi yun," ayon sa TV host.

"But you know, the relationship is new. Huwag natin silang apurahin. In fact, Noy is almost 50 and he's been a bachelor for close to 50 years, ‘di ba? So, hayaan natin siya to take his time and, as he told, he's old enough to make up his own mind, especially when it comes to love," sambit pa nito.

Ibig sabihin, wala pa ring kasalan magaganap even before the election?

"Parang ano... Si Noy dapat ang sumagot n'yan. Kasi, sinabi niya, 'Kristina, when it comes to my lovelife, please, hindi ako showbiz,'" natatawang sabi ni Kris.

JOSH & HIS UNCLE NOY. Alam naman ng lahat how close Kris's first son Josh is to his Uncle Noynoy. Aware ba si Josh sa mga nangyayari and the decision that his uncle made?

"Yes, he knows that there is a campaign because he grew up campaigning," sabi ni Kris. "Tapos kanina, I was watching TV and there were an old file footages of him [Josh] when Noy was running for the Senate. Ang laki na niya ngayon! Bigla talagang... My god, in two years, five inches and 50 pounds! Kasi, ‘di ba, two years lang naman that Noy was in the Senate? So, yun lang, nakita ko ang footages, sabi ko, 'Si Joshy, plus 50 pounds na simula nung time na yun!'"

Nakikita ba niya ang excitement ng anak sa pagtakbo ng uncle nito?

"I don't know if excited, pero siguro kasi, it's ingrained in all of us."

DINGDONG AS NOYNOY'S SPOKESPERSON. Afterwards, tinanong ni Kris kung okey lang ba ang pagpapaunlak niya ng interview at saka ipinaalalang nagpunta naman siya sa launching at blessing ng PPL Entertainment, Inc. dahil talaga kay Perry.

"I came for Perry. Sorry ha... Nagpunta naman ako dito para sa kanya. Kasi, nanliligaw ako kay Perry at hindi ako nahihiyang aminin na nanliligaw ako. Sa mga ganitong sitwasyon, kinakapalan ang mukha!" natatawang pag-amin niya.

Ang "panliligaw" na tinutukoy ni Kris ay para sa serbisyo ng alaga ni Perry na si Dingdong Dantes. Gusto kasi ng pamilya nila na iendorso ni Dingdong ang pagtakbo ni Noynoy.

Sinabi ni Kris na "unanimous choice" nilang magkakapatid si Dingdong, lalo pa't very vocal daw ang aktor sa kanyang admiration sa bayaning ama ni Kris na si Ninoy. - Rose Garcia, PEP

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