Opinion: After 5 days of resting(read the article at the back page), he returned back to his residential estate, probably watching TV again, (sigh) he sure is quite indolent.
Noynoy back to Times Street from short break
Monday, 07 June 2010 00:00
BY CRIS G. ODRONIA Reporter
Apparent president-elect Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino 3rd has returned to his Times Street residence in Quezon City after a short vacation in his home province of Tarlac.
Aquino, who continues to lead the May 10 election vote canvassing, had gone on a weeklong break before taking on the presidency. The senator said he needed the free time to study and prepare himself for the pressures of ruling the country.
In a television interview,
Aquino refused to discuss his plans for his upcoming proclamation as Congress, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, is yet to finish its canvassing for president and vice president.
But his exasperation with the slow canvassing, which has been bogged down by debates and legal maneuverings, appeared evident. “At the very latest sana naman by the 15th tapos na ang proseso [At the very latest, hopefully by the 15th the process would be finished],” he said.
Aquino added that that he has invited his youngest sister, celebrity Kris Aquino Yap, and other siblings Viel Aquino Dee, Pinky Aquino Abellada and Ballsy Aquino Cruz to attend his proclamation by Congress.
Simple attire
The senator said that he would wear a simple barong for his official proclamation as the country’s 15th president and successor to outgoing President Gloria Arroyo, who was elected as the next representative of the Pampanga province’s second congressional district.
On Sunday, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said that Congress would name the new president and vice president of the country by Wednesday.
Aquino continued to lead the presidential race in the official canvassing. His running mate, Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas 2nd, is in a tight contest with Mayor Jejomar Binay of Makati City, also the vice presidential bet of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino.
Upon his arrival home on Saturday, Aquino thanked his neighbors for the banners expressing their support for his plan to stay in his Times Street home rather than in Malacañang when he becomes president. The Palace, located in Manila, is the official residence of the President of the Philippines.
Earlier, some neighbors expressed concern about security and heavy traffic if Aquino decides to stay in his Times Street home.
Aquino said that he would talk to their neighborhood association about his intention to stay in Quezon City.
Noynoy back to Times Street from short break