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Benigno Aquino III

With proper governance, life will improve for all.

— Benigno Aquino III life

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.

— Benigno Aquino III life

Tourism is a crucial industry that could employ millions of Filipinos, skilled and unskilled alike, cross those 7,107 islands of the Philippines. From the current projection of 3.3 million tourist arrivals in 2010, our aim is to eventually attract 6 million tourists. In the process, we expect to create 3 million jobs in the next six years.

— Benigno Aquino III job

When my father was assassinated, I decided that I would not compete with his memory, but the priority would be to achieve his dream.

— Benigno Aquino III dream

The Philippines has vast minerals that are still untapped. It has one of the world's largest deposits of gold, nickel, copper and chromite. Through responsible mining, we intend to generate more revenues from the extraction of these resources.

— Benigno Aquino III world

I was put into office by the people who believed in my idea that corruption is the root of poverty; that an end to corruption would mean an end to poverty.

— Benigno Aquino III people

I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone.

— Benigno Aquino III work

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.

— Benigno Aquino III life

The message has to be sent that if you commit a crime there has to be punishment.

— Benigno Aquino III men

Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens.

— Benigno Aquino III problems

I will not only not steal, but I will run after thieves.

— Benigno Aquino III will

I'm not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can.

— Benigno Aquino III job

When I was a congressman, I had occasion to talk to this group of students who were taking their seat. There were about 80 of them and I asked them, 'How many of you will be serving in the country once you graduate?' And, out of the 80, there were two that raised their hands. The rest were thinking of leaving.

— Benigno Aquino III thinking

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 was murdered right on the tarmac.

— Benigno Aquino III home

Part of my mandate is to curb corruption and streamline a cumbersome, graft-ridden bureaucracy, to put resources where they will provide the clearest results, and to untangle a complicated regulatory environment.

— Benigno Aquino III art

The focus of my administration is, if somebody decides to work abroad, then it has to be from choice as opposed to necessity.

— Benigno Aquino III work

Both President Obama and I shared the conviction that territorial and maritime disputes in the Asia Pacific region should be settled peacefully based on international law. We affirm that arbitration is an open, friendly and peaceful approach to seeking a just and durable solution.

— Benigno Aquino III time

While I accept that there are certain things about my private life that will always be of interest to the public, it would be better if you give the same amount of attention to issues that matter as well.

— Benigno Aquino III life

If we say yes to something we believe is wrong now, what guarantee is there that the wrong will not be further exacerbated down the line?

— Benigno Aquino III believe

I remove a lot of the pressure from myself by saying I'm not competing with my parents. They are the persons who taught me my ideology. They actively practiced what they preached. They're the exemplars and the role models. So how does one compete with a mentor?

— Benigno Aquino III men

Let me make it clear: The Disbursement Allocation Program is not pork barrel. Of the DAP releases in 2011 and 2012, only nine percent was disbursed for projects suggested by legislators. The DAP is not theft. Theft is illegal.

— Benigno Aquino III men

I am from the class that has, in a sense, benefited from the status quo, but everyone still gets victimized.

— Benigno Aquino III

I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97.

— Benigno Aquino III art

Peace in the Middle East is of prime importance to the Philippines, due to the presence of around 2 million of our countrymen working in that region.

— Benigno Aquino III work

The United States is a key ally, a strategic partner, and a reliable friend of the Philippines.

— Benigno Aquino III art

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