President Obama and I recognize the importance of strong economic engagement for the continued growth of both the Philippines and the United States. — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
As you may know, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, awards grants only to countries which rule justly, promote economic freedom, and invest in their people. — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
I am not concerned about getting reelected. I can make the unpopular but necessary decision. Your focus from day one is on your legacy… — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
Let me make it clear: The Disbursement Allocation Program is not pork barrel. Of the DAP releases in 2011 and 2012, only nine percent… — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
I've been called 'hardheaded,' 'obstinate,' 'unreasonable,' etc. — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97. — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas. — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
We in the Philippines know we have to perform our own role in terms of promoting peace in the world. We are actually members… — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
When my father returned home on the twenty-first of August 1983, he had a speech prepared. Filipinos never got to hear it, because he… — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
Mom's paintings are a very small part of the legacy she left behind. — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
We will revive the emergency employment program established by former President Corazon Aquino. This will provide jobs for local communities and will help in… — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
When I was a congressman, I had occasion to talk to this group of students who were taking their seat. There were about 80… — Benigno Aquino III Copy Share Image
