Quotes by Benigno Aquino III

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Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III is a Filipino politician who has been the 15th President of the Philippines since June 2010.
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I'm not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can.

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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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The mandate given to me was one of change.

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When my father returned home on the twenty-first of August 1983, he had a speech prepared. Filipinos never got to hear it, because he was murdered right on the tarmac.

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My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed m...

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I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.

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Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens.

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With proper governance, life will improve for all.

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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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I was put into office by the people who believed in my idea that corruption is the root of poverty; that an end to corruption would mean an end to poverty.

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Tourism is a crucial industry that could employ millions of Filipinos, skilled and unskilled alike, cross those 7,107 islands of the Philippines. From the current projection of 3.3 million tourist arrivals in 2010, our aim is to eventually attract 6 ...

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The Philippines has vast minerals that are still untapped. It has one of the world's largest deposits of gold, nickel, copper and chromite. Through responsible mining, we intend to generate more revenues from the extraction of these resources.

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When I was a congressman, I had occasion to talk to this group of students who were taking their seat. There were about 80 of them and I asked them, 'How many of you will be serving in the country once you graduate?' And, out of the 80, there were tw...

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I remove a lot of the pressure from myself by saying I'm not competing with my parents. They are the persons who taught me my ideology. They actively practiced what they preached. They're the exemplars and the role models. So how does one compete wit...

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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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The message has to be sent that if you commit a crime there has to be punishment.

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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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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 seeki...

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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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I will not only not steal, but I will run after thieves.

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Author Bio

  • NameBenigno Aquino III
  • DescriptionThe 15th President of the Philippines, serving from 2010
  • AliasesPNoy; Noynoy Aquino
  • BornFebruary 8, 1960
  • CountryPhilippines
  • ProfessionPolitician