Showing posts with label Sen. Noynoy Aquino. Show all posts
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PostHeaderIcon Noynoy Aquino announces his presidential candidacy for 2010 election



After a period of thinking, Sen. Noynoy Aquino II, the son of martyred politician Ninoy Aquino and ex-Pres. Corazon C. Aquino finally decided to run for president on May 2010. Supposed to be the standard candidate of the Liberal Party, Nonoy announced that his plan is in accordance to the wishes of his parents. His decision coincided with th 40th day afte Cory died.

Saying that he does not have campaign funds to finance his candidacy, Noynoy plans to generate electoral finances from fund-raisings from the people. The 49 year-old senator offered the vice-presidential position to Sen. Mar Roxas who earlier gave away his presidential ambition to give way to Noynoy.

"Noynoy also said that among the possible LP senatorial candidates are former Senate President Franklin Drilon, Muntinlupa Rep. Rufino Biazon, son of Sen. Rodolfo Biazon, Anakbayan partylist Rep. Riza Hontiveros, and former Rep. Nereus Acosta, who was the master of ceremonies at Club Filipino."---Malaya (09/10/09, Lopez, JP)

As this developed, CBCP Bishop Deogracias Iniguez cautioned the people not to jump to a decision without weighing what the candidates can offer. He urged Sen. Aquino to make his platform known so the people can weigh in. Accepting the fact that there is no perfect candidate, another prelate, Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of Cubao opined that a good set of advisers are invaluable in effective governance. =0=

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PostHeaderIcon 150,000 mourners for Cory Aquino’s burial





A huge crowd of about 150,000 people lined up in Manila streets to bid Pres. Cory Aquino farewell during her interment on August 5, 2009. In her death, the beloved and popular leader known for her simplicity, unwavering faith, and steadfast defense of democracy brought shining inspiration to entire nation reminiscent of the People Power she led more than two decades ago.

Condolences poured in from all over the globe for Cory. The Aquino family, led by by Sen. Nonoy Aquino and TV celebrity Kris Aquino followed the hearse of their mother as mourners from all walks of life cheered, flashed “Laban” signs, and shouted “Cory, Cory” as tributes to the ex-president.

Under an overcast sky, tens of thousands of Filipinos wearing yellow and carrying balloons and flowers stood as the funeral cortege from Manila Cathedral snaked its way to Manila Memorial Park where the ex-president was buried in a simple crypt with her husband, the martyred political leader, Ninoy Aquino. (Photo Credit: Reuters/ Romeo Ranoco; Reuters/ Erik de Castro)=0=

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