PAASE mourns the passing of President Benigno "PNoy" Aquino III, a true leader gifted with a sharp mind, charm and wit, with a long-term vision affirming the value of education and R&D.

Eulogy of former Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima:

https://www.philstar.com/business/biz-memos/2021/06/24/2107832/full-text-cesar-purisimas-eulogy-former-president-noynoy-aquino

Star Science column of The Philippine Star in 2014 on the need for major investments in higher education and R&D to help fulfill President Aquino's Social Contract with the Filipino people: https://www.philstar.com/business/science-and-environment/2014/01/09/1276531/major-investment-higher-education-and-rd-key-fulfilling-aquino-social-contract-filipino-people

PNoy's Speech at the DLSU Centennial Celebration and at ADMU Baccalaureate Mass: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zHMYPVuuEeQ

Honoris Causa

Doctor of Laws, 100th UP Commencement Exercises: https://youtu.be/neTAMVqf-vE

Doctor of Laws, Centro Escolar University: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DRQ0ifJ2c5o

Doctor of Laws, Fordham University: https://news.fordham.edu/inside-fordham/philippine-president-receives-honorary-doctorate/

Speeches

DLSU Centennial Celebration: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zHMYPVuuEeQ

Kayo ang Boss Ko: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yh6_sOKBxR8

Berlin: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jA-6jootkY0

Rappler Interview in 2016: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/president-aquino-emotional-journey