His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Former President Joseph Estrada, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and members of the Senate, House Speaker Prospero Nograles and members of the House, justices of the Supreme Court, members of the foreign delegations,Your Excellencies of the diplomatic corps, fellow colleagues in government, aking mga kababayan.
My presence here today is proof that you are my true strength. I never expected that I will be here taking my oath of office before you, as your president. I never imagined that I would be tasked with continuing the mission of my parents. I never entertained the ambition to be the symbol of hope, and to inherit the problems of our nation.
I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.
My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much and I am willing to do this again if necessary.
Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens. We all know what it is like to have a government that plays deaf and dumb. We know what it is like to be denied justice, to be ignored by those in whom we placed our trust and tasked to become our advocates. (more…)
Archive for June, 2010
President Aquino’s Copy of Inaugural Speech (English version)
by admin, on Tue, Jun 29 2010 | 10 Comments
Angel Locsin,FHM sexiest woman this 2010
by admin, on Tue, Jun 29 2010 | 17 Comments
The crowned the sexiest woman in the world by FHM Philippines in 2005 has again return her crown; young actress Angel Locsin has been proclaimed this year’s sexiest woman in the world by FHM Philippines.
“To all my Angels, thank you so much for loving me. I am so blessed to have you guys! It’s a beautiful feeling to know that I have so many Angels in my life again, thank you! Congratulations to all the girls who made it to FHM’s 100 sexiest women in the world. Thanks FHM! More power!” the actress tweeted.
Angel appeared on the cover of FHM last May,and she garnered 284,156 votes, beating second placer and last year’s queen Cristine Reyes, who got 227, 380 votes, entertainment website Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) reported.
Marian Rivera placed third on the list. She was followed by Iwa Moto, Angelica Panganiban, Katrina Halili, Regine Velasquez, Valerie “Bangs” Garcia, Ehra Madrigal, and Jackie Rice.
Locsin is paired for the first time with John Lloyd Cruz in an upcoming television series called “Imortal.” And she will do a movie with Aga Muhlach under Star Cinema. Meanwhile, PEP reported that Victoria’s Secret model Marisa Miller has been declared FHM global winner by FHM International Network.
Charice will sing in Nonoy Aquino’s Inauguration
by admin, on Tue, Jun 29 2010 | 2 Comments
Charice Pempengco the international singing sensation and “Glee” season 2 cast members will sing the national anthem at the historic inauguration of the new President-elect Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday afternoon.
Charice is ‚Äúvery proud‚Äù to be part of the historic event as she stated in one of her phone interview. “Siyempre, sobrang proud na maging part ng history.‚Äù Charice will sing the national anthem alongside chorale group “Madrigal Singers” at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.”Kasama ko po ang Madrigal Singers at conductor po si Mr. Ryan Cayabyab. Original tempo po ang gagawin,” Charice said.
Charice has just arrived with her mother from United States; they proceeded to the Cultural Center of the Philippines for her 2-minute practice. The Pempengcos, who own a house in Tagaytay, will be staying in Manila Hotel. It will not be the first time for Charice to be part of such an important event. It would be recalled that the 18-year-old ‚ÄúPyramid‚Äù singer also performed at one of US President Barack Obama’s pre-inauguration balls.
Charice mother said it‚Äôs an honor for her daughter to be part of Aquino‚Äôs inauguration. Charice is willing and very ecstatic to sing for the country‚Äôs 15th President, Raquel added. It was through ABS-CBN’s ‚ÄúTV Patrol World‚Äù that they learned about the invitation to sing at the inauguration, the mom said.
Bongbong Marcos will Help Noynoy Administration
by admin, on Tue, Jun 29 2010 | No Comments
After the proclamation ‚Ññ 1081 which is the declaration of martial law in the Philippines by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The Philippines will have a new president none other than the son of the Ninoy Aquino who is the democracy icon and the political rival of Marcos. While his only son Bongbong Marcos will take his oath as a senator.
“My father was President, Noynoy’s father was Senator. I find myself now in the Senate while he is President. There’s a funny kind of parallel there. “Considering where we were, where we ended up and where we are again, I think that we are good illustration of that saying in the Philippines that `the world is round’.” Sentator Bongbong said in an interview. (more…)
Binay not o Join Aquino’s Street Party
by admin, on Mon, Jun 28 2010 | No Comments
The inauguration of the newly elected President and vice president t of the Republic of the Philippines will be this June 30, 2010 and everybody expects that it will become a successful one without any intrigue to both of the parties.
After the inauguration, Aquino’s supporters will be on the street to join him in his street party except for Vice-President elect Jejomar Binay had his way; he’d rather have an intimate gathering with his family and friends after the inauguration at the Quezon City Memorial Circle
Binay will not be joining President-elect Benigno Aquino III thereafter. She said her husband has visitors to attend to. She said however that Binay will attend the inaugural reception scheduled at 6 p.m. in Malacañang on that day.
The street party is expected to start at 4 p.m. and will end around midnight. Aquino is expected to arrive at around 9 p.m. The rift started between the two after Aquino refused to give the Department of Interior and Local Government post to Binay. The Vice-president elect himself however clarified the issue has become passé after their talk last Wednesday. There, he declined several posts offered to him by Aquino.
