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Benigno Aquino III has been sworn in as president, the country's 15th, after winning election in May by a landslide. He secured more than 15 million votes, about 5.7 million more than his closest competitor, one-time president Joseph Estrada, in a vote viewed as a litmus test for the country's democracy. There were nine candidates in all.

At 50, he's a relatively youthful president. Critics say he's had a lackluster records as a congressman and senator. But supporters note there's been no question about his integrity, in a country where corruption is rife.

Like his mother, he had to be coaxed by friends and supporters into running.

But now, many Filipinos are noisily celebrating.

A public holiday has been declared for the inauguration, which took place at an oceanside park in Manila, filled by a sea of people. Many wore yellow and carried banners and Philippine flags, while others constantly fanned themselves in the heat. The inauguration also attracted dignitaries from throughout the region.

Aquino vows to fight corruption, and supporters say he'll provide a contrast to the unpopular Arroyo, who was often accused of turning a blind eye to it.

He'll only be able to serve for six years, under the reform introduced by his mother.

But Benigno Aquino already has made some waves, naming a retired Supreme Court chief justice to lead a truth commission that will look for graft and possibly prosecute Arroyo. He also promises to scrutinize the budget to make sure no funds are being lost to corruption.

And he's said he wants peace talks to end decades-long communist and Islamist insurgencies.

Despite big ambitions, Aquino, a bachelor, has a reputation for quiet modesty.

"Don't let me start out having an inflated sense of my own worth or my ego, not having my feet planted firmly on the ground," he said in April, "because I might succumb to the same temptations that those who are criticizing me have done."

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Re: Benigno Aquino III takes office as president of Philippines
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2010, 01:40:53 AM »
 Today marks the end of a regime indifferent to the appeals of the people. It is not Noynoy who found a way. You are the reason why the silent suffering of the nation is about to end. This is the beginning of my burden, but if many of us will bear the cross we will lift it, no matter how heavy it is.


 GOOD LUCK! Mr. PRESIDENT...

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Re: Benigno Aquino III takes office as president of Philippines
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2010, 02:00:12 AM »
Congratulations and Best of Luck, President Aquino...


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Re: Benigno Aquino III takes office as president of Philippines
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2010, 02:20:36 AM »
Today, Noynoy starts his official marriage to RP.

Today, marks his official honeymoon with the press and his supporters.

Today, the motherland was smiling
   ... a promise of hope for the people
   .... a conviction of better life for the people
   .... a promise of reform

Today...the people rejoice until when, only God knows.






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Re: Benigno Aquino III takes office as president of Philippines
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2010, 04:08:42 PM »
Promising kaajo ang inaugural speech ni Pres. Noynoy. Unta nga dili ra ni kutob speech.

Im with you Mr. President.  8)

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