Benigno Aquino III
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III (front C), Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda (4th L), Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay (3rd L), Finance secretary Cesar Purisima (4th R) and Philippines central bank governor Amando Tetangco pose for photograph with foreign delegates during the opening ceremony of the four-day Asian Development Bank (ADB) 45th Annual Board of Governors meeting in Manila on May 4, 2012.
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Palpak ang gobyerno ni Ginoong Benigno Aquino III (Aquino’s government is a failure)
Commodore Alcaraz was only one among many skilled men in uniform who have served our country. Many continue to follow in his footsteps; and we are determined to reward their patriotism with equal dedication. For certain, many more Commodore Alcarazes will rise from the ranks of our military
As I was reviewing the names of our naval heroes, looking for a proper name for our second Hamilton Class Cutter, I read of a man named Ramon Alcaraz, who was commanding one of our three motor torpedo boats, known as Q-boats.More quotes »
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Obama to host Philippine president at White House
-- President Barack Obama will meet with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on June 8 at the White House.The White House says Obama looks forward to discussing the strategic, economic and "people to people" ties between the U.S. and the Philippines and Read more »
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Philippine leader backs Sanchez on 'American Idol'
-- Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has picked his "American Idol."The Philippines ' leader says he is happy Jessica Sanchez is one of the singing contest's top three finalists and "hopefully she really reaches the top."The 16-year-old Sanchez is from Read more »
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Philippine court orders breakup of Aquino hacienda
following decades of unrest and unfinished land reform.Tuesday's decision is politically charged because President Benigno Aquino III has called on the head of the Supreme Court to step down because of corruption allegations.Chief Justice Renato Corona is Read more »
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Protesters picket key tobacco show in Philippines
among the largest in the world, said city authorities waived an indoor smoking ban for delegates. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III sent a welcome message with hopes the meeting would benefit the country's economy.One of the protest leaders, Roberto Read more »
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PNoy: Fight for judicial reforms isn't over with Corona ouster
even if “the thorn in the side that plagues the highest position of the judiciary has been pulled out,” President Benigno Aquino III said in a statement he delivered on live television in the aftermath of the Corona impeachment trial. “Ngayong nabunot ang 7:03 AM from GMANews.tv Read more »
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Party-list solons: After Corona, ex-president Arroyo must also be convicted
served as Mrs. Arroyo’s chief-of-staff and spokesperson. Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Teodoro Casiño said President Benigno Aquino III should also support efforts to win cases against Mrs. Arroyo with the same zeal he showed in going after Corona. “After ma-convict 5:58 AM from GMANews.tv Read more »
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PNoy to visit UK, 'bring PHL in the radar of European investors'
Benigno Aquino III is set to visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from June 4 to 6 to bring the Philippines “in the radar of European investors.” At a press briefing in Malacañang Wednesday, Foreign Affairs assistant secretary Elizabeth 12:38 AM from GMANews.tv Read more »
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Palace confirms Aquino met with House prosecutors hours after Corona verdict
Benigno Aquino III met with the House prosecution team on Tuesday night hours after the Senate impeachment court handed down a guilty verdict on Chief Justice Renato Corona, a Malacañang official confirmed on Wednesday. In a text message to reporters, deputy 5/29/12 from GMANews.tv Read more »
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As Aquino searches for Corona replacement, Carpio acts as chief justice
the high court ahead of Corona, had seniority among the high magistrates. But after Carpio said President-elect Benigno C. Aquino III should be allowed to appoint the next chief justice, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo—the outgoing president—appointed Corona as chief 5/29/12 from GMANews.tv Read more »
