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
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Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. He is a fiery individual‚ filled with tremendous passion and zest for life. Benigno thrives in situations where there is energy‚ excitement‚ action‚ movement‚ dynamism and drama. Along with his exuberant vitality and enthusiasm‚ Benigno Aquino‚ Jr. has an acute ability to visualize future possibilities‚ and an almost childlike faith in "what could be". Unless he has a vision‚ an aspiration‚ or a wonderful dream to believe in‚ Aquino is not completely happy. Benigno Aquino
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the light to get green‚ only to be overtaken by another vehicle with a siren?… Me too.) Ihad the chance to watch the inaugural program of the newly-proclaimed president of our country‚ Benigno Aquino III‚ or more commonly known as Noynoy to the masses. The excerpt above was mentioned by his excellency during the early stages of his speech. Even though it’s not the crux of the speech‚ I could easily relate to what he said‚ for I myself experienced it. “Ako rin…”. Isn’t it a bitch to be kept waiting
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Biography of Noynoy Aquino Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III (born February 8‚ 1960) is a Senator of the Philippines and a candidate for President of the Philippines in the 2010 election‚ as the standard-bearer of the Liberal Party. He is the only son of former President Corazon Aquino and former Senator Benigno Aquino‚ Jr. A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University‚ he was seriously wounded by rebel soldiers in a failed coup attempt during his mother’s presidency. In 1989‚ he was elected
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From 1986 to 1993‚ Aquino was vice president and treasurer for Best Security Agency Corporation‚ a firm owned by his uncle Antolin Oreta. He went to work for the Central Azucarera de Tarlac in 1993‚ the sugar refinery owned by the Cojuangco clan. He started out as an executive assistant for administration‚ before becoming field services manager in 1996.[citation needed Aquino is a leading member of the Liberal Party. He currently holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Liberal Party‚ having
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Benigno Aquino‚ Jr. From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia "Ninoy Aquino" and "Sen. Ninoy Aquino" redirect here. For other uses‚ see Ninoy Aquino (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Benigno Aquino III. Benigno S. Aquino‚ Jr. Ninoy2.jpg Senator of the Philippines In office December 30‚ 1967 – September 23‚ 1972[1] Presidential Adviser on Defense Affairs In office 1949–1954 Governor of Tarlac In office February 17‚ 1961 – December 30‚ 1967 Vice Governor of Tarlac In office December
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Benigno Aquino delivered his first State of the Nation Address on Monday as president of the Philippines‚ reciting a litany of wrongdoings allegedly committed by the previous administration. He promised that his government would follow a straighter path – but gave few specifics on how he plans to clean up government and balance the books. Mr. Aquino took office at the end of June‚ having campaigned on the legacy of his beloved politician-parents. He ran on the slogan: “If there’s no corruption‚
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Short Biography: Noynoy Aquino Noynoy Aquino was born Benigno Simeon Cojuangco III February 8‚ 1960. He was the only son and was third child among four sisters‚ the most famous sister was the youngest: Kristina Bernadette or Kris Aquino who is now a very popular and prominent star in television and film. Noynoy was a pure breed Atenista from grade school‚ high school‚ up to college. He then graduated from the Ateneo University with a degree in Economics. At that time‚ his father the famous Senator
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The Leadership of President Benigno Aquino III Gizelle Quinto Argosy University The Leadership of President Benigno Aquino III On June 30‚ 2010‚ Benigno Aquino III became the 15th and current President of the Philippines. He is the son of two political leaders‚ Senator Benigno Aquino Junior and former President Corazon Aquino. Senator Aquino was a political leader who fought for people’s freedom under the ruling of President Ferdinand Marcos. After eight years in prison and three years of self-exile
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ISSUES REGARDING THE NOYNOY AQUINO ADMINISTRATION There are a lot of issues faced by our dear President Benigno Aquino III or simply known as PNoy. 1. Qualification on the Position First‚ let’s admit the fact that he wasn’t voted into office because of actual qualifications. He was a lackluster lawmaker in congress and didn’t exactly make impressions in terms of his career. He coasted along until his mother died. Suddenly everybody thought it would be a good idea to vote him into office as president
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