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 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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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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experienced waiting on an intersection‚ for 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…”
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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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I-BS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Hist 1 (04:00-05:30 pm) Reaction Paper on the Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. “My feeling is all we have to die some time. Now it’s my fate to die by an assassin’s bullet. So be it but I cannot be petrified by inaction or fear of assassination and therefore stay in a corner.” last words of Ninoy‚ Benigno S. Aquino Jr.‚ few minutes before he was killed by a shot on a head. Ninoy’s life in politics started very early. He was the youngest mayor at 22‚ the country’s
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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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Aquinos: Cory and Noynoy on Politics Cory and Noynoy were both known in the field of politics; they have their hopes‚ visions and actions toward change to help our country – in the area of economic development in general‚ and as well as its citizens. They also had several major accomplishments that benefited the Filipinos and helped the nation to cope up from despair. They both had their start in the said realm. Cory being the first one to step on the governance than Noynoy‚ started in year
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August 3‚ 2012 Reaction Paper- Noynoy aquino SONA 2012 “Filipinos made change possible; change comes from the citizenry.” The president if not explicitly had implied this statement several times during his State of the Nation Address last July 23‚ 2012 and I admire him for that. He’s not lifting his own bench. Also‚ considering that he had been mentioning and commending several cabinet members because of the improvements in their sects. PNoy‚ delivering his speech in Filipino really had brought
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truths he is still persistent to continue what he started; whoever people he might meet head-on in the process‚ whatever cost may it take. This was the one my contemplation of the opening statement of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) held last July 22‚ 2013 in Batasan Pambansa Complex. His very promising statements captures the heart of the masses for it gave confidence for the many that the president himself is ready to combat corrupt public
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