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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Aquino, Corazón Cojuangco Born 1933. Philippine political leader. After the assassination of her husband, Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. (1932-1983), on his return to the Philippines from political exile, she ran for president (1986) against 20-year incumbent Ferdinand Marcos. Following the apparently fraudulent election, Marcos fled the country and Aquino became president (1986-1992).
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“NOYNOY AQUINO: NY TIMES UNFAIRLY MISQUOTED COUSIN ON HACIENDA LUISITA ISSUE newsinfo. inquirer.net Aquino: NY Times unfairly misquoted cousin on Luisita issue Cousins apology Aquino said his cousin Fernando, a son of his uncle Pedro Cojuangco, had sent him a text message and also apologized to him.”
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“AQUINO - In his website, Aquino said he will pursue a broadly supported peace deal with Muslim rebels that will address decades of neglect.”
“Philippine President Benigno Aquino is crediting careful preparation for a relatively low death toll and rapid emergency response after a devastating typhoon swept across the northern Philippines and turned toward China.”
Voice of America: 13 Killed After Typhoon Hits Northern Philippines
“Sen. Benigno Aquino III, son of former president Corazon Aquino, is the next president of the Philippines.”
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Global Voices in English » Philippines: People mourn death of Corazon Aquino
“Atlanta Thrashers acquired right wing Anthony Aquino from the Dallas Stars for a 2003 sixth-round pick.”
“Aquino is a smallish forward with exceptional hands and speed.”
“Mr. d'Aquino is a member of the Canadian and International Bar Associations and of the Law Society of British Columbia.”
“Thomas d'Aquino is President of the Business Council on National Issues, an organization composed of some one hundred and fifty chief executive officers of major enterprises in Canada.”
“Mr. d'Aquino is a native of British Columbia and was educated at the University of British Columbia, Queen's, London University and in Paris.”
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