Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III (; February 8, 1960 – June 24, 2021), also known as Noynoy Aquino and
colloquially
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as PNoy, was a Filipino politician who served as the 15th
president of the Philippines
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from 2010 to 2016. The son of
assassinated
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politician
Benigno Aquino Jr.
Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., (; November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines (1967–1972) and governor of the province of Tarlac. Aquino was the husband of Corazon Aqui ...
and 11th president
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino (; ; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipina politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. She was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People ...
, he was a fourth-generation politician as part of the
Aquino family
The Aquino family of Tarlac (, ) is one of the most prominent families in the Philippines because of their involvement in politics. Some family members are also involved in other fields such as business and entertainment.
The family comes from ...
of
Tarlac
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.
Benigno Aquino III previously served as a member of the
House of Representatives
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and
Senate
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from 1998 to 2010, and also as a
deputy speaker of the House of Representatives
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from 2004 to 2006. On September 9, 2009, shortly after the death of his mother, he announced his candidacy in the 2010 presidential election, which he eventually won. He was sworn into office as the 15th president of the Philippines on June 30, 2010, succeeding
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal Arroyo (, born April 5, 1947), often referred to by her initials GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician serving as one of the House Deputy Speakers since 2022, and previously from 2016 to 2017. She previously ...
Permanent Court of Arbitration
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in an attempt to invalidate China's claims in the South China Sea and assert the Philippines' claims in the area; the court ruled in favor of the Philippines. His term ended on June 30, 2016, and he was succeeded by
Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Roa Duterte (, ; born March 28, 1945), also known as Digong, Rody, and by the initials DU30 and PRRD, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 16th president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is the chairperson ...
.
After leaving office, Aquino was the subject of legal actions over his role in the
Mamasapano clash
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and for approval of a controversial budget project; he was later acquitted of all charges filed against him regarding the Mamasapano incident.
Sampaloc, Manila
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. He is the third of the five children of
Benigno Aquino Jr.
Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., (; November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines (1967–1972) and governor of the province of Tarlac. Aquino was the husband of Corazon Aqui ...
, who was then the vice governor of
Tarlac
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, and Corazon Cojuangco, daughter of a prominent Tarlac businessman. He has four sisters, namely: Maria Elena, Aurora Corazon, Victoria Elisa, and Kristina Bernadette. He attended the
Ateneo de Manila University
, mottoeng = Light in the Lord
, type = Private, research, non-profit, coeducational basic and higher education institution
, established = December 10, 1859
, religious_affiliation = Roman Catholic ( Jesuits)
, academic ...
in
Quezon City
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Bachelor of Arts
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(major in
economics
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Economics focuses on the behaviour and interactions of economic agents and how economies work. Microeconomics anal ...
) degree from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1981. He was one of the students of former professor of economics at the Ateneo de Manila University, former President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal Arroyo (, born April 5, 1947), often referred to by her initials GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician serving as one of the House Deputy Speakers since 2022, and previously from 2016 to 2017. She previously ...
.
He joined his family in their exile in the United States shortly thereafter. In September 1972, his father, a senator and prominent opposition leader to President
Ferdinand Marcos
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, was arrested for subversion. In August 1973, Aquino's father was brought before a military tribunal in
Fort Bonifacio
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.NINOY'S LETTER TO NOYNOY – The Manila Times via PresReader retrieved March 9, 2016.
In 1980, after a series of heart attacks, Aquino's father was allowed to seek medical treatment in the United States, where Aquino's family began a period of self-exile. After graduating, Aquino joined his family in the United States in 1981.
In 1983, after three years in exile in the United States, Aquino's family returned to the
Philippines
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* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
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* hil, Republ ...
, shortly after the assassination of his father on August 21, 1983. He had a short tenure as a member of the Philippine Business for Social Progress, working as an assistant of the executive director of PBSP. He later joined Mondragon Industries Philippines, Inc. as an assistant Retail Sales Supervisor and assistant promotions manager for Nike Philippines.
From 1986 to 1992, during the presidency of his mother, Aquino joined the Intra-Strata Assurance Corporation, a company owned by his uncle Antolin Oreta Jr., as vice president.
On August 28, 1987, eighteen months into the presidency of Aquino's mother, rebel soldiers led by
Gregorio Honasan
Gregorio "Gringo" Ballesteros Honasan II (, born March 14, 1948), is a Filipino politician and a cashiered Philippine Army officer who led unsuccessful coups d'état against President Corazon Aquino. He played a key role in the 1986 EDSA Re ...
staged an unsuccessful coup attempt, attempting to lay siege to Malacañang Palace. Aquino was two blocks from the palace when he came under fire. Three of Aquino's four security escorts were killed, and the last was wounded protecting him. He himself was hit by five bullets, once in the neck.
From 1993 to 1998, he worked for Central Azucarera de Tarlac, the sugar refinery in the Cojuangco-owned
Hacienda Luisita
Hacienda Luisita is a 6,453-hectare sugar plantation located in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. The hacienda spans 11 barangays in three towns of Tarlac province. Most of the original farmworkers reside in 10 villages – Barangays Balete, ...
. He was employed as the executive assistant for administration from 1993 to 1996 and subsequently worked as manager for field services from 1996 to 1998.
In 1998, he was elected to the
House of Representatives
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Tarlac
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. He was subsequently re-elected to the House in 2001 and 2004. In 2007, having been barred from running for re-election to the House due to
term limit
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s, he was elected to the Senate in the
14th Congress of the Philippines
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.
Congressional career
Aquino was a fourth-generation politician: his great-grandfather, Servillano "Mianong" Aquino, served as a delegate to the
Malolos Congress
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; his paternal grandfather,
Benigno Aquino Sr.
Benigno Simeon "Igno" Quiambao Aquino Sr. (born Benigno Simeón Aquino y Quiambao; September 3, 1894 – December 20, 1947) was a Filipino politician who served as Speaker of the National Assembly of the Japanese-sponsored puppet state in th ...
, served as Speaker of the National Assembly from 1943 to 1944; his maternal grandfather, José Cojuangco, was also a member of the House of Representatives; and his parents were Corazon Aquino, who served as the 11th president of the Philippines (1986–1992), and Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. Aquino was a member of the
Liberal Party
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,'Noynoy' poised to run for president ABS-CBN News. Retrieved on January 23, 2012. where he held various positions such as secretary general and vice president for
Luzon
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.
House of Representatives (1998–2007)
Aquino became a
deputy speaker of the House of Representatives
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* Steward (office)
* Khalifa, an Arabic title that can signify "deputy"
* Deputy (legislator), a legislator in many countries and regions, including:
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on November 8, 2004, but relinquished the post on February 21, 2006, when Aquino joined his Liberal Party Drilon wing members in calling for the resignation of President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal Arroyo (, born April 5, 1947), often referred to by her initials GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician serving as one of the House Deputy Speakers since 2022, and previously from 2016 to 2017. She previously ...
at the height of the
Hello Garci scandal
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The scandal involved former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who allegedly rigged the 2004 national el ...
.
Aquino was also
Chairman of the Board
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of the Central Luzon Congressional Caucus.
Senate (2007–2010)
Barred from running for re-election to the
House of Representatives of the Philippines
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, to represent the 2nd district of Tarlac, due to term limits, Aquino was elected to the
Senate of the Philippines
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Genuine Opposition
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(GO), a coalition comprising a number of parties, including Aquino's own
Liberal Party
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, seeking to curb attempts by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to amend the
1987 Philippine Constitution
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. In Aquino's political ads, he was endorsed by his younger sister, television host
Kris Aquino
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Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hos ...
, and his mother, Corazon Aquino. Although a
Roman Catholic
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* Roman people, the people of ancient Rome
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, Aquino was endorsed by the pentecostal
Jesus Is Lord Church
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, one of the largest Protestant churches in the Philippines. With more than votes, Aquino's tally was the sixth highest of the 37 candidates for the 12 vacant seats elected from the nation at large. Aquino assumed his new office on June 30, 2007.
During the campaign, Aquino reached out to his former political rival, Senator
Gregorio Honasan
Gregorio "Gringo" Ballesteros Honasan II (, born March 14, 1948), is a Filipino politician and a cashiered Philippine Army officer who led unsuccessful coups d'état against President Corazon Aquino. He played a key role in the 1986 EDSA Re ...
, supporting his application for bail. Aquino told Job Tabada of
Cebu Daily News
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, on March 5, 2007;
Aquino was referring to an unsuccessful coup attempt staged by rebel soldiers led by Gregorio Honasan on August 28, 1987, in which Aquino was seriously injured.
Senate bills
The Budget Impoundment and Control Act (Senate Bill No. 3121), wherein "impoundment" refers to the power of the president to refuse the release of funds appropriated by the
Congress of the Philippines
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, is another bill Aquino was proud of;from an interview with freelance writer Lila Shahani for ''Philippines Graphic'', later posted on the writer's blog a "A Conversation with Noynoy" (March 2010) he regretted, however, that such power has been used and abused by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a result of which abuse has been the significant emasculation of Congress' ability to check the president's authority. Aquino filed this bill so that the president would have to pass a measure through Congress every time that they the chief executive had the impetus to impound part of the budget.
Another significant Aquino contribution to the Philippines' corruption problem was Senate Bill 2035, which is the ''Preservation of Public Infrastructures'' bill, seeking to raise standards in the construction of all public infrastructures by penalizing contractors of defective infrastructures. The bill also requires the Bureau of Maintenance under the
Department of Public Works and Highways
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(DPWH) to conduct periodic inspections of public infrastructures.
Aquino also pushed for the passage of the Amending the Government Procurement Act (SB 2160), which applies to all government procurement activities regardless of source of funds whether local or foreign; only treaties or international/executive agreements entered into by the government prior to its enactment shall be exempt from coverage. The bill was filed in light of the
Department of Justice
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(DOJ) declaration regarding the validity of the
NBN–ZTE deal corruption scandal
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, wherein its international aspect, as well as the fact that it was an executive agreement, was cited as one reason for its exemption from the procurement process stipulated in Republic Act No. 9184.
Focusing further on accountability in government appropriations and spending, Aquino filed other reform-oriented bills, among which were
Philippine National Police
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reform; the banning of reappointment to the
Judicial and Bar Council
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; and the prevention of reappointment and bypassing of the
Commission on Appointments
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.
2010 presidential campaign
On November 26, 2008, the
Liberal Party
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elected
Mar Roxas
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, president of the Liberal Party, as the standard-bearer of the Liberal Party for
President of the Philippines
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President of the Philippines
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. This groundswell of support became known as the "Noynoy Phenomenon".
On August 27, 2009, Edgardo "Eddie" Roces, son of the late
Chino Roces
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, publisher and owner of ''
The Manila Times
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'', and a group of lawyers and activists formed the Noynoy Aquino for President Movement (NAPM), a nationwide campaign to collect a million signatures in order to persuade Aquino to run for president, reminiscent of Roces' father, who on October 15, 1985, launched the Cory Aquino for President Movement (CAPM), collecting more than one million signatures nationwide and asking Aquino's mother to run against Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 presidential snap elections.
On September 1, 2009, at the
Club Filipino
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, in a press conference, Senator
Mar Roxas
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, president of the Liberal Party, announced his withdrawal from the 2010 presidential race and expressed his support for Aquino, as the party standard-bearer instead.Roxas throws support for Aquino in 2010 – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos . Newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved on January 23, 2012. Aquino later stood side by side with Roxas, but did not make a public statement at the press conference. The next day, Aquino announced that he would be going on a "spiritual retreat" over the weekend to finalize his decision for the elections, visiting the Carmelite sisters in
Zamboanga City
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, reminiscent of his mother's own soul-searching in 1985 before deciding to run for the elections the following year. He came back on September 9 to formally announce his candidacy. Almost two weeks later, Roxas pledged to run alongside Aquino as the Liberal Party standard-bearer for vice-president. The two men filed their respective certificates of candidacy for
president
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Automobiles
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and
vice-president
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mental health
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began circulating online during the 90-day election campaign period from February 9 – May 8, 2010,FilAmNation's article – Noynoy shrugs off black propaganda FilAmNation (April 29, 2010). Retrieved on January 23, 2012. Aquino received information that the first such report came from the wife of
Nacionalista Party
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supporter and former
National Power Corporation
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(NAPOCOR) president Guido Delgado, a move Aquino claimed was made with "malicious intent". A second report came from an unidentified supporter of
Senator
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Manny Villar
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, the Nacionalistas' leader and presidential candidate. Later presented by Delgado at a press conference, the psychiatric report was supposedly signed by Father Jaime C. Bulatao, S.J., PhD, a
Psychology
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and a
clinical psychologist
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at the
Ateneo de Manila University
, mottoeng = Light in the Lord
, type = Private, research, non-profit, coeducational basic and higher education institution
, established = December 10, 1859
, religious_affiliation = Roman Catholic ( Jesuits)
, academic ...
, taken when Aquino was finishing his
bachelor's degree
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in
economics
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Economics focuses on the behaviour and interactions of economic agents and how economies work. Microeconomics anal ...
at the university in 1979. It reportedly showed that Aquino suffered from depression and
melancholia
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, the priest later denied writing the document at all. Another supposed psychiatric report that later surfaced claimed that Aquino suffered from
major depressive disorder
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; the report's supposed author, Jesuit priest Father Carmelo A. Caluag II, denied writing any evaluations of Aquino. The university's psychology department later debunked the documents, with Aquino labelling them as another desperate effort by rivals to malign his reputation.
During the campaign, Senator Francis Escudero began endorsing Aquino as president and
PDP–Laban
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standard-bearer
Jejomar Binay
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A hu ...
, for
Vice President
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Commission on Elections
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(COMELEC) and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), Aquino was the leading candidate in tallied votes for president, and in the official Congressional canvass, Aquino was the leading candidate in canvassed votes for president. Aquino was unofficially referred to at the time as "president-apparent" by the media.
On June 9, 2010, at the
Batasang Pambansa Complex
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This is a list of honors and awards received by Benigno Aquino III.
Foreign honors
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** Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (June 2, 2015)
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** Collar of the Knightly Order pro merito Melitensi (March 4, 2015)
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** First Class of the Star of the Republic of Indonesia (October 10, 2014)
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** Collar of the Order of Mubarak the Great (March 23, 2012)
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** Collar of the Order of Independence (April 11, 2012)
National Honors:
* : Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Knights of Rizal. (February 17, 2011).
Honorary degrees
* Fordham University – Honorary doctoral degree in Economics (September 19, 2011)
* Centro Escolar University – Honorary doctoral degree in Economics (April 11, 2012)
* Kasetsart University – Honorary doctoral degree in Economics
* University of the Philippines Diliman – Honorary doctoral degree in Law
* Sophia University – Honorary doctoral degree in Law (December 13, 2014)
* Tarlac State University – Honorary doctoral degree in Humanities (May 14, 2015)
* Loyola Marymount University – Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree (February 17, 2016)
Recognitions
* Named one of the Time 100, 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2013 by ''Time (magazine), Time''
* United States: City Council Resolution on welcoming the President to Chicago presented by Mayor Rahm Emanuel (May 6, 2015)photo 06 – 050715 . Pcoo.gov.ph (May 7, 2015). Retrieved on March 17, 2016.
See also
* Noynoying
* Political positions of Benigno Aquino III
* Presidency of Benigno Aquino III
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President Aquino's speech before the United Nations General Assembly , September 24, 2010
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