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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Part of my mandate is to curb corruption and streamline a cumbersome, graft-ridden bureaucracy, to put resources where they will provide the clearest results, and to untangle a complicated regulatory environment.
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The focus of my administration is, if somebody decides to work abroad, then it has to be from choice as opposed to necessity.
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I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone.
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When my father was assassinated, I decided that I would not compete with his memory, but the priority would be to achieve his dream.
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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.
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Mom's paintings are a very small part of the legacy she left behind.
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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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The United States is a key ally, a strategic partner, and a reliable friend of the Philippines.
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I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97.
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The mandate given to me was one of change.
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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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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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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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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.