Benigno Aquino III

Quick Facts

Full Name	Benigno Aquino III
Occupation	World Leader
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1960(1960-02-08)
Age	64
Date Of Death	2021-06-24
Birthplace	Sampaloc, Quezon
Country	Philippines
Birth City	Quezon
Horoscope	Aquarius

Benigno Aquino III Biography

Benigno Aquino III is one of the most popular and richest World Leader who was born on February 8, 1960 in Sampaloc, Quezon, Quezon, Philippines. The 15th President of the Philippines who was inaugurated in June of 2010. TIME magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2013.

The next president was He was succeeded by Rodrigo Duterte..

Aquino is a fourth-generation politician: his great-grandfather, Servillano “Mianong” Aquino, served as a delegate to the Malolos Congress; his paternal grandfather, Benigno Aquino, Sr., served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1943 to 1944; his maternal grandfather, Jose Cojuangco, was also a member of the House of Representatives; and his parents were Corazon Aquino, who served as the 11th President of the Philippines (1986–92), and Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. Aquino is a member of the Liberal Party, where he held various positions such as Secretary General and Vice President for Luzon.

Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III was born at 10:50 AM on February 8, 1960 at Far Eastern University Hospital in Sampaloc, Manila. He is the third of the five children of Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., who was then the Vice Governor of Tarlac province, and Corazon Cojuangco, daughter of a prominent Tarlac businessman. He has four sisters, namely: Maria Elena (Ballsy), Aurora Corazon (Pinky), Victoria Elisa (Viel), and Kristina Bernadette (Kris). He attended the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City for his elementary, high school, and college education. Aquino finished his Bachelor of Arts (major in economics) degree from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1981, He was one of the students of former professor of economics at the Ateneo de Manila University, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

A fourth-generation politician, he witnessed his father be a famous political martyr as did his mother A fourth generation politician, he saw his father become a famous political martyr, and his mother, Corazon Aquino, become president., became president.

Benigno Aquino III Net Worth

Benigno Aquino III is one of the richest World Leader from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benigno Aquino III 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After completing his studies in Manila He then moved with his family to exile to America. U.S., but returned following the assassination of his father.

In his time as president the economy of the country significantly improved and he stood up against the regional giant, China in their claim to the water of the South China Sea.

The presidential residence of Aquino is Bahay Pangarap (English: House of Dreams), located inside of Malacañang Park, at the headquarters of the Presidential Security Group across the Pasig River from Malacañang Palace. Aquino is the first president to make Bahay Pangarap his official residence. Malacañang Park was intended as a recreational retreat by former President Manuel L. Quezon. The house was built and designed by architect Juan Arellano in the 1930s, and underwent a number of renovations. In 2008, the house was demolished and rebuilt in contemporary style by architect Conrad Onglao, a new swimming pool was built, replacing the Commonwealth-era swimming pool. The house originally had one bedroom, however, the house was renovated for Aquino to have four bedrooms, a guest room, a room for Aquino’s household staff, and a room for Aquino’s close-in security. The house was originally intended as a rest house, the venue for informal activities and social functions for the First Family by former President Manuel L. Quezon. Malacañang Park was refurbished through the efforts of First Lady Eva Macapagal, wife of former President Diosdado Macapagal, in the early 1960s. First Lady Macapagal renamed the rest house as Bahay Pangarap. During the presidency of Fidel V. Ramos, the house was restored and became the club house of the Malacañang Golf Club. The house was used by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to welcome special guests. Aquino refused to live in Malacañang Palace, the official residence of the President of the Philippines, or in Arlegui Mansion, the residence of former presidents Corazon Aquino and Fidel V. Ramos, stating that the two residences are too big, and also stated that his small family residence at Times Street in Quezon City would be impractical, since it would be a security concern for his neighbors.

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He joined his family in their exile in the United States shortly thereafter. He returned to the Philippines in 1983 shortly after the assassination of his father and held several positions working in the private sector. In September 1972, Aquino’s father, who was then a senator and prominent opposition leader to President Ferdinand Marcos, was arrested for subversion. In August 1973, Aquino’s father was brought before a military tribunal in Fort Bonifacio.

Facts & Trivia

Benigno Ranked on the list of most popular World Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Benigno Aquino III celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

Aquino was referring to an unsuccessful coup attempt staged by rebel soldiers led by Gregorio Honasan on August 28, 1987, in which Aquino was seriously injured.

Top Facts about Benigno Aquino III

1. Aquino III served as the 15th President of the Philippines.
2. He was in office from 2010 to 2016.
3. Aquino III’s administration focused on anti-corruption and good governance.
4. The Philippine economy grew under his presidency.
5. He signed a law providing free healthcare for poor families.
6. Aquino III faced criticism over the handling of natural disasters.
7. His government negotiated a peace deal with Muslim rebels in Mindanao.
8. Aquino III declined to run for re-election in 2016.
9. He is the son of former Philippine President Corazon Aquino and Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., who was assassinated in 1983.
10. Aquino III passed away on June 24, 2021 at age 61 due to renal failure and other underlying health conditions

What is the contribution of Benigno Aquino III in the Philippines?

Aquino introduced reforms on the Philippine education program by introducing the K-12 curriculum by signing into law the Enhanced Basic Education Act in

2013. This added two years to the basic education system; which became known as the Senior High School stage.

What did Ninoy Aquino died of?

Aquino was shot in the head after returning to the Philippines on August 21,

1983. About 1,000 security personnel had been assigned by the Marcos government to ensure Aquino’s safe return to his detention cell in Fort Bonifacio, but this did not prevent the assassination.

Is Noynoy still alive?

June 24, 2021

Who assassinated Benigno?

Assassination of Ninoy Aquino
Deaths| Benigno Aquino Jr. Rolando Galman
Assailant| Disputed
Accused| Rolando Galman Pablo Martinez Rogelio Moreno
Convicted| 16 (including Pablo Martinez and Rogelio Moreno)

What is the contribution of Aquino administration in labor and employment?

It provides minimum wage, health and safety standards, compulsory coverage to social protection such as SSS, Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth, adopts the standards for employment of working children and protects them from unjust termination of employment.