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(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
The son of deceased former Philippine President Corazon Aquino has declared his candidacy for president in next year's polls. The decision comes after strong public clamor for Senator Benigno Aquino III to carry on his mother's democratic legacy1.
Philippine Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III declares himself a presidential contender for next year's national elections, 09 Sep 2009
Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino says he is heeding2 the call of the people to lead their fight.
At Club Filipino in Manila, where his mother Corazon Aquino took the presidential oath in 1986, the senator said he will run for president under the Liberal Party in next year's election.
After the death of the former president last month, politicians and many members of the public have urged Senator Aquino to run for president. They hope he can take advantage of the revival3 of the spirit of the "people power" movement that his mother led to peacefully oust4 the authoritarian5 government of Ferdinand Marcos.
The clamor increased after Senator Mar6 Roxas, a frontrunner for the presidency7 in the same party, backed out in favor of Aquino. He has offered the vice8 presidential slot to Roxas, who also comes from a well-known political family.
The 49-year-old bachelor had been a three-term congressman9 before joining the Senate. He is the only son of parents who have become icons10 of democracy in the Philippines. His father and namesake was assassinated11 in 1983 upon returning from exile.
Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino (2008 file photo)
Tens of thousands lined the streets of Manila last month to bid farewell to Mrs. Aquino. She was a staunch defender12 of the Philippine Constitution against those who attempted to weaken the country's democratic institutions.
Before her death from cancer, Mrs. Aquino had been at odds13 with President Gloria Arroyo14 and her supporters on efforts to change the system of government from presidential to parliamentary. Critics say the proposal would allow Mrs. Arroyo to remain in power after her term expires next year. Senator Aquino's candidacy is seen as aimed to stop such efforts in the future.
It is not clear who will run against Aquino, although former president Joseph Estrada who was ousted15 in 2001, has hinted he will join the race.
The Philippines holds national elections in May.
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v.听某人的劝告,听从( heed的现在分词 ) | |
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7 presidency | |
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12 defender | |
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n.干涸的河床,小河 | |
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15 ousted | |
驱逐( oust的过去式和过去分词 ); 革职; 罢黜; 剥夺 | |
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