Anti-graft executive resigns to support Noynoy and Mar

By Juan Escandor Jr.
Inquirer Southern Luzon

NAGA CITY, Philippines—With the formal launch of the tandem of Senators Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and Manuel “Mar” Roxas II as standard-bearers of the Liberal Party, an executive officer of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) has resigned to support the two’s campaign for the 2010 elections.

Commissioner Jaime Jacob revealed Monday that he resigned from the PAGC so that he could freely support the campaign of the LP candidates for the top positions.

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Challenges face Aquino son in bid for presidency

MANILA (AFP) - – The son of Philippines democracy icon Corazon Aquino has made a blistering start to his presidential campaign, with even his rivals admitting that voters are euphoric over his candidacy.

But both supporters and adversaries believe Benigno Aquino faces a huge task in uniting a fractured opposition ahead of next year's poll, with a billionaire property tycoon and a battle-hardened former president his biggest hurdles.

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Noynoy declares 2010 presidential bid

Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, son of democracy icon Corazon Aquino and national hero Ninoy Aquino, on Wednesday finally declared that he is running for president of the Philippines in 2010.

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Noynoy Aquino announces bid for presidency in 2010 polls

It's a go for Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. On Wednesday, he announced that he will run for president in 2010 as standard bearer of the Liberal Party (LP).

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Noynoy Aquino to run for president in 2010

Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III officially announced that he will run for president in 2010 on Wednesday, exactly 40 days after the death of his late mother, former President Corazon Aquino.

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Noynoy needs to win OFWs support

Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III must bare his agenda for the millions of overseas Filipino workers and their families to win their support following the clamor for him to run in the presidential race in next year’s election.

Noynoy's ability to unite opposition questioned

Some presidential aspirants have dropped their bids to support the candidacy of Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and pave the way for the opposition to unite in time for the 2010 elections. However, some political parties doubt if the senator can achieve this goal.

Noynoy delays announcement of 2010 poll plans

The public, particularly his supporters, would have to wait a little longer: Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III said Tuesday he would announce his plans concerning the 2010 elections next week yet.

Coalition formed to back Noynoy"s presidential bid

Several groups from both the public and private sectors on Tuesday formed a "reform coalition" supporting the possible presidential bid of Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III in next year"s elections.

Palace acknowledges Aquino ‘bandwagon’

While he has drawn two "reformist'' presidential aspirants to his side, Senator Benigno "Noynoy'' Aquino III will have to prove he's one of them, Malacañang said Friday.

Cebu group launches Aquino campaign

The call for Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to run for president is gaining ground in Cebu.

Pangasinan mayors vow support for Aquino

At least 15 Pangasinan mayors have committed to support the tandem of Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, if he decides to run for President, with Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as his running mate, a local official said.

Boholanos join campaign to draft Aquino

The effort to put up Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III as a presidential contender in 2010 continued to gain ground here with Boholanos now joining the signature campaign to convince him to do so.

FPJ supporter backs Noynoy’s 2010 bid

The man claiming to have initiated the signature campaign for the late Fernando Poe Jr.’s run for the presidency in 2004 is throwing his support to Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III for his widely anticipated run for the country’s highest office in 2010.

Kiko willing to give up VP bid for Noynoy

Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan on Friday said he was willing to give up his vice-presidential bid to support the impending tandem of his Liberal Party (LP) partymates, Senators Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino and Manuel 'Mar' Roxas II.

Light candles to help Noynoy decide, group tells Pinoys

A multi-sectoral group on Friday asked the Filipino people to light a candle every 6 p.m. starting today [Friday] until September 9 to help Senator Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III decide on his political plans for 2010.

Kris to Noynoy: I'll lay off your love life

Celebrity host Kris Aquino-Yap has promised to stop meddling in the love life of her brother, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

Panlilio, Padaca drop presidential ambitions for Noynoy

Throwing their support behind Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio and Isabela Governor Grace Padaca on Friday announced that they will no longer join the 2010 presidential race.

Panlilio, reformists back Noynoy's 2010 presidential bid

A group of local government officials, led by Governors Ed Panlilio and Grace Padaca, on Friday declared their support for the possible presidential bid of Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

Palace backtracks on branding Noynoy retreat a "gimmick"

Even as it blamed the media for playing up the word, Malacañang on Friday backtracked from its statement that Senator Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III's spiritual retreat could be a political gimmick.