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Oct 2009

Concepcion, Tarlac

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Ateneo De Manila High School, Attended 1973 - 1977, Class of 1977

Ateneo De Manila University, Attended 1977 - 1981, Class of 1981, Bachelor's Degree, Economics

Chinese food, practical shooting, billiards

Aquarius

It is in his bloodline. It is his heritage. For him, democracy restored must be enshrined without fear but with greatest fervor.

It is second nature to Senator Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III to be both a fiscalizer, who relentlessly espouse public accountability, and a staunch advocate of liberal democracy.

His key legislative initiatives are anchored on the protection of human rights and good governance through increased transparency and public accountability. These are founded on the democratic ideals championed by his parents, former Senator and martyr Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino.

A true working democracy, he says, makes possible not only political freedoms but a better life for all Filipinos. It must be able to provide jobs, education, social services and equitable economic prosperity for everyone, not just the rich, privileged few.

The defense of democracy nearly cost Senator Aquino his life. He was almost killed during the military coup against President Aquino in 1990 when he met retreating rogue soldiers at the front gates of Malacañang. Three of his bodyguards died while he suffered five bullet wounds. A bullet is still embedded in his neck.

Senator Aquino served as Congressman of the 2nd District of Tarlac from 1998 to 2007. In 2004, he was stripped of his prestigious post as Deputy House Speaker for Luzon after he joined leaders of the Liberal Party (LP) in calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the height of the “Hello Garci” scandal.

In May 2007, he ran for Senator and won, placing 6th in the national elections.

As Senator in the 14th Congress, he chairs the Senate Committee on Local Government.

In the LP, Senator Aquino held various positions such as Secretary General and Vice Chairman. He is now the party’s official standard bearer for the 2010 Presidential election with Mar Roxas as his running mate.

Noynoy is a graduate of Economics at the Ateneo de Manila University. He fancies Chinese food and is a shooting and billiards enthusiast.

In the Senate

For over ten years, Noynoy Aquino has been a representative of the people in both houses of Congress. His top priority has always been to continue the legacy of his parents, Ninoy and Cory Aquino, who, as the country’s democratic stalwarts, fought bravely to promote a just and free society.

BILLS

Productivity Incentives Bill

The Budget Impoundment Control Act Which Seeks To Strengthen Legislative Oversight Over Executive Spending

An Act Limiting The Re-Appointment Of Presidential Nominees Bypassed By The Commission On Appointments (CA)

An Act Banning The Re-appointment Of A Regular Member Of The Judicial And Bar Council (JBC) Who Has Already Served The Full Term

An Act Requiring The Regular Maintenance And Preservation Of All Public Infrastructures, Establishing Mechanisms For Its Implementation And For Other Purposes

An Act Increasing The Penalties For Non-Compliance Of The Prescribed Increases And Adjustments In The Wage Rates of Workers, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6727 or the “Wage Rationalization Act.”

An Act Adopting the Doctrine Of Superior Responsibility To All Actions Involving Military Personnel, Members Of The Philippine National Police And Other Civilians Involved In Law Enforcement

An Act Amending Section 4 Of RA 9184, Otherwise Known As The Government Procurement Reform Act To Further Restrict Exemptions To The Requirement Of Public Bidding

An Act Amending The DILG Act To Further Clarify The Relationship Between Local Chief Executives And Their Respective Local Police Chiefs

All Filipinos who are against corruption and are for good governance.