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Q & A with Benigno Aquino III

The President of the Philippines takes questions at the Philippines-Australia Business Forum in Sydney. more

Benigno Aquino: A Bright Spot in the World Economy

Philippines President makes a strong case for his country as an emerging economic powerhouse. more

Benigno Aquino: Investments in Our People

Philippines President describes his administration's attempt to foster "inclusive growth." more
Philippines President Benigno Aquino III speaking in Sydney on October 25, 2012.

Philippines President Aquino Commits to Empowerment, 'Inclusive' Growth

Corazon Aquino III unleashes statistics to back up his case for economic, social reform. more

Aung San Suu Kyi Tops Asia Blog's Person of the Year 2011 Poll

Aung San Suu Kyi, Japanese rescue crews and Ai Weiwei at the top of Asia's Person of the Year 2011 poll. more
Real-life persons of the year? Rescue workers carry someone believed to be contaminated with radiation to a treatment center in Nihonmatsu city in Japan's Fukushima prefecture on Mar. 13, 2011. (Jiji Press/AFP/Getty Images)

Poll: Who is Asia's Person of the Year?

Ai Weiwei and India's Anna Hazare are two plausible contenders — and so are the Japanese rescue crews who risked everything in the radioactive ruins of Fukushima. more

Video: Philippines President Open-Minded on Gay Marriage, Unsure About Gay Adoption

Philippines President Benigno Aquino III appeared open to a discussion of gay marriage during his recent Asia Society appearance. more

Gay Marriage in the Philippines?

Philippines President Benigno Aquino III thoughtfully parses a question about the possibility of gay marriage in his country. more
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III (L) talks with Asia Society President Vishakha Desai (R) at Asia Society in New York on September 20, 2011. (Elsa Ruiz)

Philippine President Vows to 'Nurture Democracy'

Benigno Aquino III appearance covers a range of topics from South China Sea disputes to gay marriage in his country. more
Philippines President Benigno Aquino III at Asia Society New York on Sept. 20, 2011. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

A Discussion on the Domestic and Foreign Policies of the Philippines

Complete text of the speech by Philippines President Benigno Aquino III at Asia Society in New York on September 20, 2011. more