BIOGRAPHY (Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III)
Benigno Simeon Aquino III KGCR, also known as Noynoy Aquino and
colloquially as PNoy, was a
Filipino politician who served as the 15th President of the Philippines from
2010 to 2016.
I. Early Life and Education
a.)Born: February 8, 1960,Sampaloc
b.)Died: June 24, 2021 (age 61 years), Capitol Medical,Center,Inc., Quezon
City
c.)Grandparents: Benigno Aquino Sr.,Aurora Aquino,Jose cojuangco,
Dementria Sumulong
d.)Great-grandparents: Servillano Aquino, Juan Sumulong, Melencio
Cojuangco, Guadalupe Quiambao, Maria Salome Sumulong
II.Political Career
A. Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., QSC, CLH, KGCR (/ə ˈkiːnoʊ/, locally
B.[bɛˈniɡnɔʔ aˈkino]; November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983)
C.was a Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines (1967–
1972) and governor of the province of Tarlac.
PRESIDENT’S GOVERNACE
To sustain this renewed confidence in the government and its institutions,
the Aquino administration holds public officials to the highest standards of
integrity, as well as accountability in the use of public funds. Indeed,
accountability to the law and to the Filipino people is at the core of this
government’s anti-corruption reforms; in the past three years the
administration has strived to embed this in state processes and mechanisms,
as well as relentlessly pursued those who betrayed public trust for their
personal gains—regardless of position, wealth, or status.
A new Ombudsman was installed to advance the campaign for a clean
government, replacing a predecessor accused of mishandling cases. The
appointment was in fulfillment of the President’s and the citizenry’s hope for
“an honest-to-goodness anti-corruption office, not one that condones the
corruption and abuses in government.” The administration’s pursuit of
judicial reform likewise came to fruition when Congress impeached the Chief
Justice for betraying the public trust. A new Chief Justice of unquestionable
integrity was then appointed to lead reforms in the judiciary—reforms that
will allow courts to dispense justice quickly, without sacrificing fairness and
foregoing proper procedures. Plunder charges were filed against a former
president and former officials of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
for the alleged misuse of funds; cases have likewise been filed against high-
ranking officials violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, through
the misappropriation of funds and the proliferation overlooked irregularities
under their watch have likewise been held accountable. Anti-corruption
drives in revenue-generating agencies have been intensified, with the
government increasingly aggressive in filing cases against tax evaders,
smugglers, and erring officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and of the
Bureau of Customs.
PRESEDENT’S ADVOCACY
The two-day National Career Advocacy Congress, the first national gathering
of the country’s career guidance counselors and government partners,
kicked off yesterday at the Diamond Hotel in Manila with no less than
President Benigno S. Aquino III gracing the event to deliver a keynote
message. The participating government agencies were the following:
namely, the Department of Labor and Employment, Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of
Science and Technology (DOST), Professional Regulations Commission
(PRC), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and
the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).
At the Congress, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-
Baldoz welcomed the close to 400 participants from the Network of Guidance
Counselors, members of the academe, and representatives of training
institutions, student councils, parent–teacher associations, and industry
associations who attended, saying this gathering was aimed at formulating
concrete measures to address the lingering issue on jobs and skills mismatch
and further strengthening youth employability in the country.
The DOLE, in cooperation with its partner agencies under the umbrella of
Cabinet-level Human Development and Poverty Reduction cluster, hopes to
exchange ideas and best practices on career coaching and be updated on
relevant labor market information (LMI) trends,” Baldoz said.
“The Congress also hopes to raise awareness and understanding on and
drum up support for career advocacy and employment counseling so that
career guidance counselors will be inspired to seriously take their role in
forming the minds of the youth, and to assure them that the government is
here to provide them needed support to better facilitate and promote career
guidance as a relevant tool in youth development,” she added.
LEGACY AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Aquino’s social welfare programs sought to uplift the most vulnerable sectors
of society. The Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, in particular,
provided financial assistance to the poorest households, with conditions tied
to education and health care. This innovative approach aimed to break the
cycle of intergenerational poverty by ensuring that children received an
education and had access to necessary health care services.
He sought peaceful resolutions and rallied international support for the
country’s rights in the face of increasing tensions. His efforts showcased his
dedication to safeguarding national sovereignty and promoting international
cooperation.
Beyond his policy accomplishments, Aquino’s presidency left a lasting legacy
of democracy and respect for human rights. He fostered an environment
conducive to free speech, press freedom and open dialogue. Civil society
organizations flourished, contributing to vibrant debates on critical issues
and providing a check on government power. Aquino’s steadfast
commitment to democratic principles inspired a new generation of Filipinos
to actively participate in shaping the nation’s future.
According to Noy Noy Aquino On August 27, 2009, Edgardo "Eddie"
Roces, son of the late Chino Roces, publisher and owner of The Manila Times,
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.
PROBLEMS IN ADMINISTRATIONS
In the past three years, the Philippines has undergone a radical transformation: From a
having a government that institutionalized corrupt practices, to one that provides public
service founded on the principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity; from
being home to a citizenry clamoring for change, to nurturing a nation empowered and
actively working together for greater opportunities for inclusive growth.
The bedrock of this transformation likewise remains as the driving philosophy behind
the Aquino administration’s reform agenda: If we can rid the country of the culture of
corruption, then we can alleviate poverty and collectively move forward to secure an
equitably progressive Philippines.
To sustain the country’s momentum, the Aquino administration has been continuously
improving upon the good governance reforms it has established, which includes
strengthening the mechanisms necessary for the swift and efficient delivery of services
to Filipinos. The government has reformed its procurement and budgeting processes to
promote efficiency and reduce opportunities for corruption, preventing the waste of
billions of pesos in taxpayers’ money. This, in turn, has allowed the national government
to channel funds to the most immediate needs of the public—into programs that include
massive investments in social services, health, and education, in order to enhance and
empower our human capital, which then encourages expansive, equitable growth.
The reforms are already bearing fruit. In 2012, the Philippines recorded one of its
strongest years for growth, surpassing all expectations; the first quarter GDP of 2013,
recorded at 7.8%, further raised the bar among the community of nations and exceeding
even our growth trend. Lead credit ratings agencies have placed the Philippines at the
investment grade level, even as they predict continued favorable economic prospects
for our future. And these gains of good governance are being translated into the
improvement of the quality of the life of all Filipinos, particularly the poor and the
vulnerable. Social services continue to receive the highest share of the national budget,
with social intervention and protection programs at the core of our poverty reduction
thrust.
All these changes we have established in the past three years, and all that we have
achieved from them, make up the mere foundation. The gains of good governance and
sustained investment in the welfare of our citizens will build on the Philippines’
momentum, to beyond the end of President Aquino’s term come 2016.
CONCLUSION
Ninoy Aquino is a famous journalist and politician in the Philippines. He
served in the province of Tarlac as mayor of the town of Concepcion, vice
governor, and governor of the province. As a senator in the Seventh
Congress, he was President Ferdinand Marcos' top political opponent, and
was one of the first to be arrested after Congress was dissolved and martial
law was declared in 1972.
Aquino was indicted in a military court for murder, illegal possession of
weapons, and subversion. He endured seven years in prison before he was
allowed to seek treatment in the United States for a heart condition. After
three years away from the country, he returned to Manila, but was shot
before he even set foot on the tarmac. His foundation led to a chain of
events that culminated in the People Power Revolution of 1986.Below is a
copy of the speech he should have delivered on the day of his death. The
Filipino translation and the original speech in English can be viewed.
PRESIDENT PICTURE
’’Benigno Aquino III’’
(Noynoy Aquino)
.PR
