The New Philippine President Proclaimed

June 9th, 2010

Manny

Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III becomes the 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines. The son of the two democratic icons Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino II and former president Corazon Aquino is “The new Aquino” who won convincingly in the country’s first automated and fastest elections in Philippine history.

The people rejoiced right after the proclamation of the new President and Vice President was announced by the Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Speaker of the House Prospero Nograles. This is truly a remarkable experience of my life as I witness the many hopes of the Filipinos rising above all.

Change is now chasing us and I hope we grab that opportunity to become a great nation. May the Lord bless our new president and his administration and may He bless us all.

Below are some of the quotable quotes during the proclamation of President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Vice President-elect Jejomar Binay at the House of Representatives on June 9, 2010.

Sen. Jose “Jingoy” Estrada quoting his father former president “Joseph Estrada” who has finally accepted defeat: “I congratulate President-elect Benigno C. Aquino III on his proclamation as the duly elected President of the Republic of the Philippines. I sincerely bow to the will of our people with the firm belief that our democracy remains alive and strong today.”

Sen. Aquilino Pimentel while delivering his speech: “His parents, Senator Ninoy and President Cory must be smiling with parental pride in their heavenly abode over the electoral triumph of their only son.” And, “PCOS stands for President Cory’s Only Son.”

Aquino’s sister, Pinky Abellada saying in an interview: “I welcome criticisms especially if it’s constructive. I’m humble enough to admit not having perfect knowledge all the time.”

President-elect Noynoy Aquino: “I welcome criticisms especially if it’s constructive. I’m humble enough to admit not having perfect knowledge all the time.”