How Noynoy Aquino delivered on 5 major promises
Jun 25, 2021 11:45 AM PHT
Building on his catchphrase,
"Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap” (If there is no corruption, there is no poverty), Aquino’s 16-point agenda aimed at creating social and structural change by addressing issues related to corruption, economic development, poverty, and education, to name a few.
Aquino served as the Philippines’ 15th president, from June 2010 to June 2016. He died on Thursday, June 24, at the age of 61.
Below are five main promises of Aquino, and the policies, actions, and decisions he took as president that shaped his administration.
Corruption
Promise: Aquino’s first executive order as the country’s 15th president promised to “end corruption and the evil it breeds.”