Benigno Simeon Aquino III, 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines

"Kayo ang boss ko, kaya’t hindi maaaring hindi ako makinig sa mga utos ninyo. We will design and implement an interaction and feedback mechanism that can effectively respond to the people’s needs and aspirations.

My parents sought nothing less and died for nothing less than democracy, peace and prosperity. I am blessed by this legacy. I shall carry the torch forward.

Layunin ko na sa pagbaba ko sa katungkulan, masasabi ng lahat na malayo na ang narating natin sa pagtahak ng tuwid na landas at mas maganda na ang kinabukasang ipapamana natin sa susunod na henerasyon. Samahan ninyo ako sa pagtatapos ng laban na ito. Tayo na sa tuwid na landas." (excerpts from President Noynoy's speech at the inauguration, Quirino Grandstand, June 30, 2010)

His father is the martyr Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr., his mother is the People Power President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco-Aquino. The nation is itching to put an end to a nine-year governance that is at best despondent. In fact, the nation has long been in a state of discontent, dating back to previous administrations. Noynoy definitely has his hands full, he has a lot to live up to and a vast landscape in disarray to oversee.

Will Noynoy make a difference?

From what it appeared during the June 30 inauguration, many Filipinos have their hopes renewed.

Now the real work begins.