Benigno Aquino III
Benigno Aquino III
Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino IIIis a Filipino politician who served as the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 until 2016...
NationalityFilipino
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth8 February 1960
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The Philippines-U.S. Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement takes our security cooperation to a higher level of engagement, reaffirms our country's commitment to mutual defense and security, and promotes regional peace and stability.
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My administration's compact with the Filipino people will demand no less than the attainment of lasting peace and equitable prosperity. We will employ all the tools at our disposal to achieve this.
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We in the Philippines know we have to perform our own role in terms of promoting peace in the world. We are actually members of the U.N. peacekeeping forces in many areas.
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I am not concerned about getting reelected. I can make the unpopular but necessary decision. Your focus from day one is on your legacy rather than political considerations.
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As you may know, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, awards grants only to countries which rule justly, promote economic freedom, and invest in their people.
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We don't get typhoons in December. They normally end by September. A typhoon happening in October is considered a late event.
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The mandate given to me was one of change.
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I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97.
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The United States is a key ally, a strategic partner, and a reliable friend of the Philippines.
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One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas.
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Mom's paintings are a very small part of the legacy she left behind.
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If we say yes to something we believe is wrong now, what guarantee is there that the wrong will not be further exacerbated down the line?
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While I accept that there are certain things about my private life that will always be of interest to the public, it would be better if you give the same amount of attention to issues that matter as well.
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We will revive the emergency employment program established by former President Corazon Aquino. This will provide jobs for local communities and will help in the development of their and our economy.