NOYNOY FOR PRESIDENT

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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





Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Mar gives way to Noynoy as Liberal Party standard bearer

Saying that somebody "has to make a sacrifice," Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas II indicated Tuesday that he is giving way to his party-mate Sen. Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III as the standard bearer of the Liberal Party in the 2010 presidential elections.

"Noynoy Aquino and I share the outrage in the mess we are all in," Roxas said in an early evening press conference Tuesday at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City organized by the Liberal Party.

"I want to make a difference," he added. "I am the president of the Liberal party. It is within my power to preside over a potentially divisive process or to make the party a bridge for the forces of change."

"Today I'm announcing my support for the candidacy of Noynoy Aquino for president in 2010," Roxas said.

Roxas had long been groomed as LP's standard bearer in next year's presidential elections. Following the death of former president Corazon Aquino last Aug. 1 there has been a public clamor for Noynoy Aquino to run for the nation's top post in next year's elections.

The Liberal Party has yet to formally announce its candidates in next year's elections.

During the press conference, Roxas did not categorically state if he will be the running-mate of Aquino, who was present but did not speak during the event.

But Sen. Rodolfo Biazon and former LP president Florencio "Butch" Abad said that it was clear in Roxas' statement that he was giving way to Noynoy as the party's standard bearer.

"Maliwanag yung announcement. (The announcement is clear) Mar is giving way to Noynoy," Biazon said.

"It is a shared decision in the sense that, sinabi ng LP na 'mag-usap kayong dalawa. Kung ano man ang mapagdesisyunan ninyo, susuportahan namin'(LP told them 'you have to talk. Whatever your decisions, we will support)," he added.

On Monday night, Aquino had hinted he may make public his political plans earlier than Sept. 9, the 40th day after the death of his mother, former President Corazon Aquino.

Placing the drum near Aquino’s house along Times Street was the Tuloy pNOY Movement led by Alex Lacson.

Lacson’s group had organized the Tuloy pNOY movement to convince Noynoy to run for president. The group set up a Web site urging people to convince Aquino to run.

It won't make a dent

Malacañang, for its part, said Roxas’ announcement would unlikely make a dent on the administration coalition Lakas-Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi)-CMD.

“It’s a very interesting development. It will definitely complicate matters further for the opposition more than it would affect the administration coalition," said presidential political adviser Gabriel Claudio in radio interview.

Former President Joseph Estrada said he admired Roxas for giving way to Aquino.

“Kahanga-hanga ang desisyon ni Senator Roxas na ibigay yung kanyang pangarap na maging pangulo ng ating bansa (Senator Roxas’ decision to give up his dream of becoming the country’s president is admirable)," Estrada said in an interview on dzBB radio.

Asked what his opinions were on a possible Aquino-Roxas tandem in 2010, Estrada said it was too early to give a comment.

“Palagay ko, hindi pa ako makakapagbigay ng ano (opinion) diyan (I think I cannot yet give an opinion on that)," the former leader said.

Estrada had repeatedly said he would be forced to run for president in 2010 if the opposition fails to unite behind a single candidate.


'Yellow fever'

Earlier, Cory and Ninoy’s only son said three factors would influence his decision on running for president: (1) his ability to guarantee that there really will be meaningful changes for society and the country (2) availability of logistics for his electoral campaign and (3) the sentiments of his four sisters on his presidential bid.

He said wearing yellow shirts would show the conscious effort of the public to call not only his attention but also that of other politicians and prospective candidates that they are serving at the pleasure of the people.

“At my age, I want clarity, I cannot dwell on wishful thinking," Noynoy said. -Sophia Dedace, Andreo Calonzo, Joseph Holandes Ubalde, and AR Sabangan, GMANews.TV
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