Agapito Aquino
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| Agapito A. Aquino II | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995 |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Makati City's Second District | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Abigail Binay |
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| Born | May 20, 1939 Manila, Philippines |
| Spouse(s) | Popsy Mendez-Aquino |
| Children | Jackie M. Aquino |
Agapito Aquino Aquino II (born May 20, 1939), more popularly known as Butz Aquino, is a former Senator of the Philippines[1] and congressman from Makati City. He was born to former senator Benigno Aquino, Sr., and Aurora Aquino-Aquino. He is the brother of former senators Benigno Aquino, Jr. and Tessie Aquino-Oreta. He is uncle of President Benigno S. Aquino III, he is also the grandson of Agapito Aquino.
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[edit] Educational background
- Elementary: San Beda College
- Secondary: Ateneo de Manila University
- College: Mapua Institute of Technology - B.S. Electrical Engineering
[edit] Government service
- Representative 2nd District, Makati City: (1998–2007)
- Minority Floor Leader January 2001 to June 2001
- Deputy Speaker for Luzon November 2000 to January 2001
- Senator (1987–1995)
[edit] Awards and recognitions
- Most Outstanding Alumnus Award San Beda College
- Most Outstanding Alumnus Award Mapua Institute of Technology
- Most Outstanding Jaycee Senator
- Various Cooperative Awards
[edit] Civic and other organizations
- Pacific Asia Society (Philippines) Chairman
- Pacific Asia Network International Member
- National Cooperative Movement Past Chairman
- Philippine Cooperative Center Past Chairman
- August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) Chairman Emeritus
- Philippine Jaycees Past National President
- International Jaycees Past Vice - President
[edit] Business
- ABBA Land Development co., Incorporated – President
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television series
- Palos (2008) - Mr. President of the Philippines
- I Heart You Pare (2011) - Mr. Henry Castillo
[edit] References
- ^ Axelrod-Contrada, Joan (1998-09). Women Who Led Nations. The Oliver Press, Inc.. pp. 83–. ISBN 9781881508489. http://books.google.com/books?id=Hfyh6znd9d4C&pg=PA83. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
