The Benigno Aquino III Administration (2010-2016): A Comprehensive Review

Flashcards about the Benigno Aquino III Administration

Benigno Simeon Aquino III

The 15th President of the Philippines, serving from 2010 to 2016.

The Noynoy Phenomenon

The public's nostalgia and calls for change following the death of Corazon Aquino.

Daang Matuwid

Aquino's campaign slogan, meaning 'Straight Path'.

Kung walang kurap, walang mahirap

If there's no corruption, there's no poverty.

Daang Matuwid campaign goals

Principles of transparency, accountability, and participatory governance.

Office of the Ombudsman

Empowered to pursue cases of malfeasance.

Open Government Partnership (OGP)

A multilateral initiative mandating government agencies to publish various reports.

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

Achieved a 90% compliance rate from LGUs by 2011 in reporting.

Seal of Good Local Governance

Incentivized good governance practices among LGUs.

Philippine Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS)

Facilitated cashless and paperless transactions, reducing corruption.

National Government Portal

Provided public access to a wide range of government data.

No wang-wang policy

Regulated the illegal use of sirens by public officials.

Philippine Truth Commission

Established to investigate the Arroyo administration, but was later declared unconstitutional.

K-12 curriculum

A reform expanding basic education to include kindergarten and 12 years of schooling.

Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013

Signed into law on May 15, 2013 (RA 10533) formally establishing the enhanced basic education system.

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RA No. 10354)

Provides universal access to contraception methods and allocates funding for contraceptives.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

Conditional Cash Transfer program.

Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act

Allocated P10 billion from the Marcoses' ill-gotten wealth to compensate human rights abuse victims.

Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act

Signed on December 21, 2012.

Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012

Signed on February 14, 2013.

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Program

Program to accelerate infrastructure development, offering fiscal incentives to attract private investors.

PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)

Modernized weather monitoring systems.

DOST’s Advanced Device and Materials Testing Laboratory (ADMATEL)

Supports the semiconductor industry.

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

Ensuring universal access to quality ICT services.

Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012 and GOCC Governance Act of 2011

Expanded the country's fiscal space.

Fiscal Reforms

Reduced the national debt as a percentage of GDP.

Average GDP growth of 6%

Annual growth rate during Aquino's term.

Inflation rates

Remained manageable, within the government's target.

Increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Linked to Aquino's principled leadership and stance against corruption.

Fiscal sustainability under Aquino

Reduced the national debt to 44.8% by 2015.

Investment Grade Credit Rating

The Philippines achieved this in 2013.

Global Competitiveness Index ranking

Improved from 85th in 2010 to 47th in 2015.

Aquino administration's foreign policy approach

Assertive and internationalized.

Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) case

Declared China's Nine-Dash Line map invalid under UNCLOS 1982.

West Philippine Sea

Officially renamed parts of the South China Sea.

Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA)

Allows American military forces greater rotational access to bases.

Military Modernization Program

Extended for an additional 15 years to boost the AFP's capability upgrade program.

Manila Hostage Crisis

Eight Hong Kong tourists were killed.

Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)

Caused widespread devastation in the central Philippines in November 2013.

Pork Barrel Scam

Scandal involving misuse of public funds, leading to the detention of senators.

Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) controversy

Accusations of illegally tapping government savings, certain aspects declared unconstitutional.

Mamasapano Clash

44 police commandos were killed in a botched anti-terror mission.

Impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona

Aquino openly criticized him before his impeachment.

Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro (2014)

Agreement signed with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

6% Economic Growth

Annual growth rate during Aquino's term attributed to his administration.

PCA ruling on the South China Sea

Established a crucial international legal precedent.

Daang Matuwid campaign

Key factor in his election and defining characteristic of his administration.

K-12 education program and Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program

Long-term investments with anticipated generational impacts

Daang Matuwid (Straight Path) agenda

Unwavering commitment to anti-corruption and good governance.

Expanded Conditional Cash Transfer program

Aimed at intergenerational poverty reduction.