Posted on 09/08/2009 8:35:16 PM PDT by Justaham
Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is seen here surrounded by supporters a...
People stop outside the house of the late Philippines president Corazon Aqu...
File photo of Corazon Aquino, the wife of slain Philippines opposition lead...
Benigno Aquino called Wednesday for another round of Philippines people power as he announced he would run for president to continue the work of his famed mother who overthrew dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Vowing to fight against corruption that pervades the impoverished Southeast Asian nation, Aquino said he would be a leader for all sectors of society and not just the rich.
"I will be there because of the people, I will stay there because of the people and hopefully I will be true to my word to serve the people," Aquino, 49, told a crowd of cheering supporters as he declared his presidential bid.
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