The loss of former President Benigno "Noynoy"
Aquino III was a sad and moving event for the Philippines. President Rodrigo
Duterte declared June 24 to July 3, 2021, a period of national mourning and
ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast on all government buildings.
"He was a man of principle who strived for what was
right, even if it wasn't popular. His tireless efforts for the betterment of
the country will be deeply missed," said Vice President Leni Robredo.
Noynoy's rise to power started after the death of his mother, former President
Corazon Aquino, in 2009, when he was encouraged by the public to run for
President. This surge of support became known as the "Noynoy
Phenomenon."
Noynoy took office as the 15th President of the Philippines
on June 30, 2010, succeeding Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He was often referred to
as "PNoy" in the media. His father, Senator Benigno Aquino
Jr., was a staunch opponent of strongman Ferdinand Marcos and was assassinated
upon his return from political exile in 1983. The assassination played a
significant role in Marcos' downfall in the 1986 People Power revolution and
led to his mother's presidency.
Noynoy himself was a survivor of an attempted military coup
in 1987 against his mother's administration, during which he was shot five
times and three of his bodyguards lost their lives.
To honor his legacy, I would like to share some memorabilia
from his presidential campaign in 2010.
Source: Reuters
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| Various election memorabilia when Noynoy Aquino ran for president in May 2010 |
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| 2010 Noynoy campaign buttons and pins |
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| 2010 Nonoy's presidential election campaign watches and clocks |
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| Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III Inauguration Medals (Bronze, Silver, and Gold finish) |
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| Pnoy dolls made by Precious Moments Collection |
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