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

Messages pour in for Noynoy to run for president in 2010

Messages started to pour in Tuesday for Senator Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III to run for president in 2010, as the September 9 "deadline" for him to declare his political plan draws near.

Radio dzBB’s Denevin Macaranas reported that as of Tuesday morning, letters urging Senator Aquino to run started accumulating in a large drum that a group placed near Aquino’s Quezon City home.

“Tumaya ka na Noynoy, pumusta na kami sa iyo (Throw your hat in the ring Noynoy, we placed our bets on you)," one of the messages read, the report said.

Before dawn Tuesday, several motorists and passersby stopped and wrote messages urging Aquino to run.

“Tumaya ka na, tataya kami, hindi ka nag-iisa (Take courage now. We have laid our bet on you. You are not alone)," another message read.

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.

The Web site claimed each Filipino must make “taya" (bet) and must realize that no one is too poor, too weak, or too young not to be able to help the motherland.

“Together with the responsibility and accountability of every citizen is the greater responsibility and accountability of leadership. If a citizen is asked to invest something beyond himself and herself, beyond his or her family, a leader is asked many times more. Leadership is first and foremost about character, one who is in power but not subordinate to it, one who has control of money but is not lured by it, one whose position opens all doors but prefers the simplicity of lifestyle, and one who is followed by many but takes the heart of a servant," it said.

It described itself as a collectivity of concerned and pro-active citizens who have taken on the commitment to “make TAYA" and are now challenging Noynoy Aquino to run for the presidency.

The group said it believes in the character and integrity of Noynoy and is ready to support him for the presidency and ready to support the senator as president.

It urged visitors to sign up on its webpage “to signify that you are part of the movement for the return of good governance to our country by pushing for the candidacy of NOYNOY AQUINO for President. Share this with your friends and invite them to sign up too!"

Sen. Aquino enjoyed a sudden rise in popularity after the death of his mother last Aug. 1 and the 26th death anniversary of his father, former Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr., last Aug. 21. - GMANews.TV
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