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Aquino

[ ah-kee-noh ]

noun

  1. Co·ra·zon C. [kawr, -, uh, -zon, kor, -], 1933–2009, Philippine political leader: president 1986–92.


Aquino

/ əˈkiːnəʊ /

noun

  1. AquinoCorazón19332009FPhilippinePOLITICS: head of statePOLITICS: stateswoman Corazón, known as Cory . 1933–2009, Philippine stateswoman: president (1986–92)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Known widely by his nicknames “Noynoy” and “PNoy,” Aquino passed away in his sleep on June 24 due to renal failure, according to his sister Aurora.

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Aquino also succeeded in getting the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a large insurgent group, to renounce violence after decades of armed conflict.

This is a solo show, indeed, but Aquino isn’t alone on stage.

Aquino and band’s interactions feel spontaneous and not over-rehearsed, infusing the show with the charm of a small live concert.

Marcos eventually agreed to step down, and Aquino became president.

This doctrine is endorsed by the great theologian and scholastic Thomas of Aquino.

The little town of Aquino occupies the centre of a vast and fertile plain, commonly called Campagna Felice.

Probably young Aquino was struck by the devotedness and ability of the Dominican professors.

Thomas of Aquino and Duns Scotus advanced opposing theories to explain the ground and process of individualization.

And yet he favors Aquino because Aquino is loyal to the Church and well informed.

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