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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Perhaps the strongest signal of reengagement with Southeast Asia was the U.S.'s accession to the Southeast Asian Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
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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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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.
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Let me make it clear: The Disbursement Allocation Program is not pork barrel. Of the DAP releases in 2011 and 2012, only nine percent was disbursed for projects suggested by legislators. The DAP is not theft. Theft is illegal.
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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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I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone.
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The people want to go back to the time when democracy was in full bloom.
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The Philippines is for the Philippines. We can defend ourselves.
I think President Obama, like myself, is a multitasker.
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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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Both President Obama and I shared the conviction that territorial and maritime disputes in the Asia Pacific region should be settled peacefully based on international law. We affirm that arbitration is an open, friendly and peaceful approach to seeking a just and durable solution.
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I am from the class that has, in a sense, benefited from the status quo, but everyone still gets victimized.