Rivals accuse him of wrongdoing despite a clearly unblemished record. His critics say he merely trades on his good name and skeptics consider him a lightweight. Today, the people want the future back into their own hands and Noynoy will not let them down. In his letter from prison many years ago, Ninoy said to Noynoy, “Son, the ball is now in your hands.” The groundswell calling for him to run for President became too loud to ignore, and eventually overcame his reluctance. Filipinos from all walks of life, here and abroad, began to look at Noynoy as the new hope for a better Philippines. The passing of his mother, former President Cory Aquino, stirred a long-dormant yearning for good leadership. He had been determined to ensure that his key legislative initiatives would bear fruit and to see them through until the end of his term. He chairs the Senate Committee on Local Government, and is also the vice-chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights. In May 2007, he ran for Senator and won, placing 6th in the national elections. To him, it was easier to give up the position than abandon his duty to hold accountable those who do wrong. In November 2004, he became Deputy House Speaker of Luzon, but he relinquished the post when he joined leaders of the Liberal Party (LP) in calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the height of the “Hello Garci” scandal. His commitment to continue the legacy of his parents was evident in his performance. He actively took part in budget deliberations to ensure that government initiatives do address the plight of the people who need help the most. He concentrated on crafting laws that would help create opportunity rather than impose additional burdens to those who are already disadvantaged. He felt that there were already too many laws, and good ones at that, but they seemingly lacked proper implementation. In his nine years at the Lower House, Noynoy focused on the fiscalizing role of a legislator. He would serve as Congressman of the 2nd District of Tarlac until 2007. In 1998, he ran for a seat in the House of Representatives and won. Aquino III has always viewed politics as a necessary vehicle for change, a perspective he formed early in life through the examples set by both of his parents. 526 5th Flr., GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City Bills and Resolutions Referred to the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality (18th Congress 2nd Reg.
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