"New Philippines" in P-Noy's admin

“Hindi si Noy Noy and gumawa ng paraan, kayo and dahilan kung bakit ngayon magtatapos na ang pagtitiis ng sambayanan,” [You (Filipino people) are the reason why our sufferings will end, and not because of Noy-Noy.] the newly sworn 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines, Simeon Benigno “Noy-Noy” Cojuangco Aquino III, said in his 20-minute-inaugural speech.
June 30, 2010 marks another historical moment as the nation embraces a transition of governance from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA) to Aquino.
The battle cry of the last election: “Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap,” was highlighted in Aquino’s, who preferred to be called P-Noy, speech.
P-Noy pledged that he will serve as a model for good governance, saying that a fraudulent and deceitful administration is a hindrance to the nation’s development.
He also vowed to take action in health services, educational system, and other poverty related crises of the country for the next six years.
Midnight appointments and red tape problems, which indicate the controversies of the last administration, were also declared to be diminished when he is seated at the palace.
Aquino sworn in Supreme Court Associate Justice Conchita Carpio Morales while Brgy. Chairman of 2nd district of Tarlac City, Eugenio Perez, carried the bible.

UNITED YELLOW

The Quirino grandstand became a sea of yellow fans as an estimated 40,000- 50,000 supporters gather to witness the oath taking.
Green, red, and orange groups of last elections came to support the victorious yellow team. “Green team” bearer, Gilbert Teodoro was seen among the audience.
Apparently, P-noy’s last election tandem, Mar Roxas, who lost against the newly sworn in Vice President, Jejomar Cabawatan Binay, was absent. However, former Presidents Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada were in attendance.
Estrada, who placed second after Aquino in the last automated elections, supported the inauguration saying that the late president Corazon Aquino, Noy’s mother, was at his Barasoain church oath taking.
The Aquino sisters—Ballsy, Pinky, Viel, and Kris, together with their immediate families were present, all wearing their yellow outfit. Noy’s girlfriend, Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Soledad, was also seen in the gathering.
106 international delegates and foreign media men also attended the rites.
Other artists who supported P-Noy’s candidacy were also present-- Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velazques, Gary V., Jed Madela, and Christian Bautisa among others perform in the program hosted by Juana Change and the APO Hiking Society.
“Bagong Pilipinas,” written by Alcasid and Noel Cabangon is said to be the theme song of P-Noy’s administration. International singer Charice Pempengco meanwhile led the National Anthem.

SMOOTH TRANSITION

After 3447 days of governance, GMA stepped down to presidency, but not to giving up her political power. Arroyo won as a Congresswoman in second district of Pampanga.
The outgoing president was met downstairs of the Malacanan palace buy the then-incumbent Aquino, which symbolizes the smooth transition of their powers.
The presidents together went to Quirino grandstand, GMA however did not attend the inauguration rights for she had to fly to Tarlac to sworn in as a Congresswoman.

HOPEFUL PINOYS

The thousands of witnesses who sport the “Laban” sign are hopeful that a “Bagong Pilipinas,” is to come.
An after party in Quezon City Circle was set to end the “historical moment.”