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'''Paolo Benigno Aguirre Aquino IV''' (born May 7, 1977), also known as '''Bam Aquino''', is a Filipino politician and ]. He currently serves as a ] since 2013 and has advocated for the passage of bills focusing on entrepreneurship, culture and arts, and education and science and technology. '''Paolo Benigno''' "'''Bam'''" '''Aguirre Aquino IV''' ({{IPA|tl|bɛˈnigno ʔaˈɡirɛ ʔaˈkino}}, born May 7, 1977) is a Filipino politician and social entrepreneur who served as a ] from 2013 to 2019.


==Biography== ==Early life==

===Family Tree===
{{further|Aquino family}} {{further|Aquino family}}
Bam Aquino was born on May 7, 1977 in ] to Paul Aquino, a son of ], and Melanie (née Aguirre) Aquino.
Bam Aquino was born on May 7, 1977 in ]. He is the son of Paul Aquino, a son of ], and Melanie Aguirre Aquino. His grandfather, Benigno Aquino Sr., served as a ] from ]'s ] (1919–28), a senator from the ] (1928–34), and eventually became the 6th ] (1943–44). Under President ]' ], his uncle ], a former senator (1967–72), was exiled in the United States from 1980 until 1983 when he returned to the Philippines and was ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Exile Begins|url=http://www.ninoyaquino.ph/exile-begins.html|website=Ninoy Aquino: Fight for Freedom|publisher=Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation|accessdate=January 20, 2017|date=2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Death of a Hero|url=http://www.ninoyaquino.ph/the-death-of-a-hero.html|website=Ninoy Aquino: Fight for Freedom|publisher=Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation|accessdate=January 20, 2017|date=2011}}</ref> In 1986, Marcos fled into exile and Ninoy's wife, ], ] the first female ]. His uncle ] and aunt ] also served as senators. His cousin, ], was ] the 15th President of the Philippines in 2010, which he served until 2016.<ref name="Rappler">{{cite news|author1=]|title=Bam Aquino: What can a 6th Aquino bring to the Senate?|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections-2013/data/candidates/senator/bam-aquino|accessdate=January 20, 2017|work=]|date=May 10, 2013}}</ref>


His grandfather, Benigno Sr., served as a ] from ]'s ] (1919–28), a senator from the ] (1928–34), and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Japanese-puppet state of the Philippines from 1943 to 1944. Benigno Sr. was put on trial for treason after World War II for collaborating with the Japanese, and eventually became the 6th ] (1943–44).
===Education===
Aquino was a consistent honor student in Ateneo de Manila, Quezon City from grade school to college. During his grade school graduation, Aquino delivered the valedictory speech and graduated with first honors. He also graduated as the class valedictorian in High School in 1995. He continued to serve when he joined the Ateneo Catechetical Instructional League, where he spent three years teaching catechism at nearby public schools.


Under President ]'s ], his uncle ], a former senator (1967–72), was exiled in the United States from 1980 until 1983 when he returned to the Philippines and was ] at ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Exile Begins|url=http://www.ninoyaquino.ph/exile-begins.html|website=Ninoy Aquino: Fight for Freedom|publisher=Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation|access-date=January 20, 2017|date=2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Death of a Hero|url=http://www.ninoyaquino.ph/the-death-of-a-hero.html|website=Ninoy Aquino: Fight for Freedom|publisher=Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation|access-date=January 20, 2017|date=2011}}</ref>
In 1999, Aquino graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Engineering. He took an Executive Education Program on Leadership and Public Policy, at the ] in the ] in 2008.


In 1986, Marcos fled into exile and Ninoy's wife, ], ] the first female ]. His uncle ] and aunt ] also served as senators. His cousin, ], was ] the 15th President of the Philippines in 2010, which he served until 2016.<ref name="Rappler">{{cite news|author1=Gutierrez, Natashya|author-link=Natashya Gutierrez|title=Bam Aquino: What can a 6th Aquino bring to the Senate?|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections-2013/data/candidates/senator/bam-aquino|access-date=January 20, 2017|work=]|date=May 10, 2013}}</ref>
Aquino, as one of the founding members, became the Constitutional Chairman of the National Union of Catholic Student Councils, an association of student councils and governments of various Catholic universities and colleges in the Philippines. In that same year, he was the Student Council President at the Ateneo de Manila University.


He took Bachelor of Science in ] at the ] and graduated as valedictorian with ''summa cum laude'' honors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Senate of the Philippines - 19th Congress |url=https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/aquino_bam_bio.asp |access-date=August 24, 2024 |url-status=live |website=senate.gov.ph |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527231028/https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/aquino_bam_bio.asp |archive-date=May 27, 2024}}</ref>
After his graduation, Aquino joined the special projects group of the ]. He was involved with rehabilitation centers for abused and neglected children, disaster management and relief operations, and volunteer recruitment. In 2001 he was appointed as NYC's commissioner-at-large.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Bam Aquino’s Achievements|url=http://bidaangmamamayan.com/main/credentials=|accessdate=May 29, 2014|date=January 2013}}</ref>


==Pre-politics activities==
===TV and film ===
Aquino was also one of the hosts of the TV show ], a youth-oriented morning talk show at Studio 23. In 2006, Aquino hosted the youth-oriented debate show ] in ] (now ABS-CBN Sports & Action Ch. 23). Aquino was also one of the hosts of the morning TV show '']'', a youth-oriented talk show on ]. In 2006, Aquino hosted the youth-oriented debate show '']'', also on Studio 23.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}


In 2009, Aquino played the role of his uncle Ninoy Aquino, in the documentary film ]. The film premiered on August 21, 2009 in commemoration of the 26th anniversary of the ]. It was directed by Jun Reyes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reyes|first=Paolo R.|title=Ninoy Aquino’s last journey|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20090724-217072/Ninoy-Aquinos-last-journey|work=]|accessdate=February 23, 2013|date=July 24, 2009}}</ref> In 2009, Aquino played the role of his uncle ], in the documentary film, '']''. The film premiered on August 21, 2009, in commemoration of the 26th anniversary of the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Reyes|first=Paolo R.|title=Ninoy Aquino's last journey|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20090724-217072/Ninoy-Aquinos-last-journey|newspaper=]|access-date=February 23, 2013|date=July 24, 2009}}</ref>


Before becoming a senator, Aquino became the President of MicroVentures, Inc., a social enterprise company that manages the Hapinoy Program which provides micro-financing and training.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/blogs/opinions/03/16/13/2013-elections-why-bam-aquino-and-grace-poe-are-suddenly|title=2013 elections: Why Bam Aquino and Grace Poe are suddenly up|last=Keh|first=By Harvey S.|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> After, Aquino was named as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines in the category of Social Enterprise and Community Development. He was also chosen as one of the ] in 2012.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
===Career===
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<!-- Deleted image removed: ] -->Before becoming a senator, Aquino became the President of MicroVentures, Inc., a social enterprise company that manages the Hapinoy Program which provides micro-financing, training and access to new business opportunities for women micro-entrepreneurs.


He was also a Board Member of ], Venture for Fundraising, and the Coca-Cola Foundation.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
The project has helped 10,000 sari-sari stores to become successful and lifted thousands of poor families from poverty. The program bagged the UN's Project Inspire Award in 2011, besting over 400 enterprises all over the world.


==Senator==
For his efforts, Aquino was named as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines in the category of Social Enterprise and Community Development. He was also chosen as one of the ] in 2012.
Running under the ] coalition of his cousin, President ], he won in the 2013 elections and placed 7th with 15,388,992 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections-2013/29521-team-pnoy-win-senate|title=9-3 win for Team PNoy in Senate race|website=Rappler|date=May 18, 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> As ], Aquino chaired the Committee on Science and Technology from 2016 to 2019. He was also a member of the following committees:


* Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon)<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
Aquino's work in the Hapinoy Program gave him a first-hand view on how access to livelihood, capital, market, training, and mentoring helped lift poor families out of poverty. He was also a Board Member of ], Venture for Fundraising, and the Coca-Cola Foundation.
* Committee on Agriculture and Food<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />

* Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
==Senate==
* Committee on Civil Service and Government Reorganization<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
===Senate Committee Chairmanships and Memberships===
* Committee on Cooperatives<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
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* Committee on Cultural Communities<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
Aquino currently chairs the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. He is also a member of the following committees:

* Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon)
* Committee on Agriculture and Food
* Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies
* Committee on Civil Service and Government Reorganization
* Committee on Cooperatives
* Committee on Cultural Communities
* Committee on Education, Arts and Culture * Committee on Education, Arts and Culture
* Committee on Energy * Committee on Energy<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
* Committee on Environment and Natural Resources * Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
* Committee on Games, Amusement and Sports * Committee on Games, Amusement and Sports<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
* Committee on Health and Demography * Committee on Health and Demography
* Committee on Local Government * Committee on Local Government
* Committee on National Defense and Security * Committee on National Defense and Security
* Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation * Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation
* Committee on Public Information and Mass Media * Committee on Public Information and Mass Media<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
* Committee on Rules * Committee on Rules
* Committee on Science and Technology * Committee on Science and Technology
* Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development * Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph" />
* Committee on Ways and Means * Committee on Ways and Means
* Senate Electoral Tribunal<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |title=Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines |url=http://www.senate.gov.ph |accessdate=May 29, 2014 |date= }}</ref> * Senate Electoral Tribunal<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines |url=http://www.senate.gov.ph |access-date=May 29, 2014 }}</ref>


He was the former chairman of the Committee on Education Culture and Arts from July 2016 until his removal from the position on February 2017 due to his opposition on a Duterte-backed legislation. He was chairman of the Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship and Committee on Youth July 2013 to June 2016. He was the former chairman of the Committee on Education Culture and Arts from July 2016 until his removal from the position in February 2017 due to his opposition to legislation backed by President ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/876109/lp-members-ousted-from-senate-majority|title=LP members ousted from Senate majority|last=Avendaño|first=Christine O.|website=newsinfo.inquirer.net|date=February 28, 2017 |language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> He was chairman of the Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship and Committee on Youth from July 2013 to June 2016.


Aquino passed more than 40 laws during his first five and half years in office.<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph">Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV. https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/aquino_bam_bio.asp</ref><ref name="bamaquino.com">Office of Senator Bam Aquino. 2014. http://www.bamaquino.com</ref>
===Laws passed===
* Republic Act No. 10931, or the ]
Senator Aquino passed more than 40 laws during his first five and half years in office.<ref name="www.senate.gov.ph">Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV. https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/aquino_bam_bio.asp</ref>
* Republic Act No. 10929, or Free Internet Access in Public Space
* Republic Act No. 10693, or Microfinance NGOs Act
* Republic Act No. 10911, or Anti Age-Discrimination Act
* Republic Act No. 10821, or Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act
* Republic Act No. 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)
* Republic Act No. 10909, or No Shortchanging Act
* Republic Act No. 10644, or the Go Negosyo Act
* Republic Act No. 10642, or the Philippine Lemon Law
* Republic Act No. 10667, or the Philippine Competition Act
* Republic Act No. 10668, or the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act
* Republic Act No. 10679, or the Youth Entrepreneurship Act
* Republic Act No. 10742, or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act
* Republic Act No. 10693, or the Microfinance NGOs Act
* Republic Act No. 10744, or the Credit Surety Fund Act of 2014
* Republic Act No. 10756, or the Election Service Reform Act of 2014
* Republic Act No. 10755, or the Act Authorizing the Punong Barangay to Administer the Oath of Office
* Republic Act No. 10844, or the Department of Information and Communication Technology Act of 2015
* Republic Act No. 10754, or the Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability
* Republic Act No. 10905, or Closed Caption Broadcasting of Television Programs Act
* Republic Act No. 11054, or the Bangsamoro Organic Law
* Republic Act No. 11106, or the Filipino Sign Language Act


Aquino ran for re-election as senator as one of the ] candidates. He failed to win his re-election bid, placing 14th overall with 14,144,923 votes, the highest among any Otso Diretso candidate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://halalanresults.abs-cbn.com/|title=Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> Aquino was quoted that "There are 14 million people who voted for an Aquino during ]. That's something."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com//nation/politics/elections/2019/231270-bam-aquino-says-votes-for-an-aquino-under-duterte-term-still-feat|title=14 million votes for an Aquino in time of Duterte still a feat, says Bam|last=Elemia|first=Camille|website=Rappler|date=May 22, 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> According to his wife, he might return to his social entrepreneurship initiatives after his term ended on June 30, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/22/19/bam-admits-defeat-says-love-for-filipinos-wont-run-out|title=Bam admits defeat, says love for Filipinos won't run out|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref>
<ref name="bamaquino.com">Office of Senator Bam Aquino. 2014. http://www.bamaquino.com</ref>


==Post-Senate==
* Republic Act 10931, or the ], seeks to promote universal access to quality tertiary education by providing for free tuition and other school fees in state universities and colleges, local universities and colleges and state-run technical-vocational institutions, establishing the tertiary education subsidy and student loan program, strengthening the unified student financial assistance system for tertiary education.
], former vice president ], and congresswoman ] in 2024]]
* Republic Act 10929, or '''Free Internet Access in Public Space''', is an act that requires public places like hospitals, transport terminals, and government offices to provide free internet in main congregation points.
On July 19, 2019, the ]–] (CIDG) filed charges against Aquino and other members of the ] for "sedition, cyber libel, libel, ''estafa'', harboring a criminal, and ]".<ref name="bikoy0719">{{cite news |title=Robredo, ilang taga-oposisyon kinasuhan ng PNP-CIDG ukol sa 'Bikoy' videos |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/07/19/19/robredo-ilang-taga-oposisyon-kinasuhan-ng-pnp-cidg-ukol-sa-bikoy-videos |work=ABS-CBN News |language=tl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sedition raps: Solons, bishop hit 'stupid' PNP |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1143908/sedition-raps-solons-bishop-hit-stupid-pnp |access-date=July 20, 2019 |newspaper=]}}</ref> On February 10, 2020, he was cleared of all charges.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/725455/doj-clears-robredo-indicts-trillanes-and-10-others-for-conspiracy-to-commit-sedition/story/ | title=DOJ clears Robredo, indicts Trillanes and 10 others for 'conspiracy to commit sedition' | publisher=] | date=February 10, 2020 | access-date=February 10, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/251397-doj-resolution-conspiracy-commit-sedition-opposition | title=DOJ clears Robredo, charges Trillanes in sedition case | publisher=] | date=February 10, 2020 | access-date=February 10, 2020}}</ref>
* Republic Act 10693, or '''Microfinance NGOs Act''', is an act strengthening non-government organizations (NGOs) engaged in microfinance operations for the poor. It is hereby declared the policy of the state to pursue a program of poverty eradication wherein poor Filipino families shall be encouraged to undertake entrepreneurial activities to meet their minimum basic needs including income security. The state shall support and work in partnership with qualified ngos in promoting financially inclusive and pro-poor financial and credit policies and mechanisms, such as microfinance and its allied services.
* Republic Act 10911, or '''Anti Age-Discrimation Act''', is an act prohibiting discrimination against any individual in employment on account of age. This aims to promote employment of individuals on the basis of their abilities, knowledge, skills and qualifications rather than their age. This act prohibit arbitrary age limitations in employment and promotes the right of all employees and workers, regardless of age, to be treated equally in terms of compensation, benefits, promotion, training and other employment opportunities.
* Republic Act 10821, or '''Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act''', is an act mandating the provision of emergency relief and protection for children before, during, and after disasters and other emergency situations when children are gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances that affect their survival and normal development. Guided by the principles on survival and development, on child participation, and consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as the Children's Charter for Disaster Risk and Reduction, and the minimum standards for children in humanitarian action, the State shall establish and implement a comprehensive and strategic program of action to provide the children and pregnant and lactating mothers affected by disasters and other emergency situations with utmost support and assistance necessary for their immediate recovery and protection against all forms of violence, cruelty, discrimination, neglect, abuse, exploitation and other acts prejudicial to their interest, survival, development and well-being.
* Republic Act 10863, or the '''Customs Modernization and Tariff Act''' (CMTA), in an act that requires the state to protect and enhance government revenue, institute fair and transparent customs and tariff management that will efficiently facilitate international trade, prevent and curtail any form of customs fraud and illegal acts, and modernize customs and tariff administration.
* Republic Act 10909, or '''No Shortchanging Act''', requires all business establishments, including sari-sari stores, and government-owned and -controlled corporations and government agencies performing proprietary functions, are mandated to give exact change to consumers and are prohibited from giving other forms of change like candy in lieu of monetary change.
* Republic Act 10644, or the ''Go Negosyo'' Act, seeks to further strengthen the MSME sector by providing this sector with better incentives and benefits, granting more access to focused support for enhanced business performance, promoting support to key growth industries, and facilitating financing support programs that are much-needed for growth. Further, the Act promotes more participation from the private sector in the MSME Development Council. The law mandates the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to establish Negosyo Centers all over the country that will provide access to linkages to bigger markets and financing, business development programs, and a unified and simplified business registration process. As of October 2, 2015, 101 Negosyo Centers have already been put up.
* Republic Act 10642, or the '''Philippine Lemon Law''', provides car owners with a blanket of protection for their hard-earned investments and sets consistent standards of quality and performance in the auto industry. The law mandates the return to consumer the full value of money if the motor vehicle that was bought would not be of standard and quality, 12 months or 20,000 kilometers from date of original delivery.
* Republic Act 10667, or the '''Philippine Competition Act''', is a landmark legislation that levels the playing field for all business, whether big or small, as it will penalize cartel-like behaviors, anti-competitive agreements, abuses of dominant position, and anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions.
* Republic Act 10668, or the '''Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act''', is an act which allows foreign ships carrying imported cargoes and cargoes to be exported out of the country to dock in multiple ports, leading to lower cost in logistics and prices of goods in the market.
* Republic Act 10679, or the '''Youth Entrepreneurship Act''', is a law which seeks to integrate entrepreneurship into our secondary and tertiary education curricula; facilitate grants both for the teaching and the practice of entrepreneurship; and develop a national youth entrepreneurship program to provide support to young entrepreneurs.
* Under Republic Act No. 10742, or the ''Sangguniang Kabataan'' Reform Act, relatives of elected or appointed officials up to the 2nd civil degree of consanguinity or affinity are prohibited from seeking SK posts. The law also adjusts age limit of SK officials from 15-17 to 18-24 years old and the SK Reform Act also mandates the creation of the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC), a council that will support the SK and ensure the participation of more youth through youth organizations.
* Republic Act No. 10693, or the '''Microfinance NGOs Act''', provides microfinance NGOs needed support and incentives that includes access to government programs and projects, technical assistance and preferential tax treatment.
* Republic Act No. 10744, or the '''Credit Surety Fund Act''' of 2014, proposes the establishment of the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) mechanism to enhance the credit worthiness of MSMEs, broa~en their access to credit facilities, and sustain the continuous flow of credit in the countryside. This will generate more employment and alleviate poverty through increased investments and economic activities.
* Republic Act No. 10756, or the '''Election Service Reform Act of 2014''', seeks to provide assistance to the teachers who sit as chairmen or member of the board during elections. The bill attends to the key problems of the BEl members; they are to receive a minimum honoraria, insurance, equitable legal package commensurate with their service, and voting privileges.
* Republic Act 10755, or the '''Act Authorizing The Punong Barangay to Administer the Oath of Office''', seeks to authorize the punong barangay to administer the oath of office of any government official, including the president of the republic of the Philippines, amending for the purpose section 41 of Executive Order No. 292 otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, as amended by R.A. 6733.
* Republic Act No. 10844, or the '''Department of Information and Communication Technology Act''' of 2015, seeks to create the department of information and communications technology, defining its powers and functions, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purpose.
* Republic Act No. 10754, or the '''Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability''', seeks to expand the benefits and privileges of persons with disability (PWD), amending for this purpose section 32 of Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the magna carta for persons with disability, as amended, and section 35 (b) of Republic Act No. 8424, otherwise known as the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.
* Republic Act 10905, or '''Closed Caption Broadcasting''' of Television Programs Act, pushes to require all franchise holders or operators of television stations and producers of television programs to broadcast or present their programs with closed captions option, and for other purposes.
* Republic Act 11054, or the '''Bangsamoro Organic Law''', provides for the establishment of an autonomous political entity known as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, following the agreements set forth in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro peace agreement signed between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in 2014.
* Republic Act No. 11106, or the '''Filipino Sign Language Act''', declaring the Filipino Sign Language as national sign language of the Filipino deaf as well as the official sign language of government in all transactions involving the deaf.


==Awards and involvements== === 2022 elections ===
Aquino initially planned to run for senator in the ]. However, on October 7, 2021, he revealed that Vice President ] had offered him the role of ] for her ] in the ], which she launched earlier that day. Aquino accepted the offer instead to focus on "this essential and daunting challenge."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Marquez |first1=Consuelo |title=Bam Aquino scraps Senate return to become Robredo's campaign manager instead |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/806115/bam-aquino-scraps-reelection-bid-to-become-robredo-s-campaign-manager-instead/story/ |access-date=October 7, 2021 |work=GMA News Online |date=October 7, 2021}}</ref> Robredo would later go on to lose the presidential election to former Senator ], as she placed second in the official tally.
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=== Post-2022 elections ===
* Panelist, “Changing the Game: Innovating Smartly in Organizations and Systems”; Panelist, “Cracking the Emerging Market Code” ], ], ] (2014)
In 2023, Aquino, who is also an ] gamer, established his gaming content platform known as BAM Gaming.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.spin.ph/esports/former-senator-bam-aquino-establishes-his-gaming-content-platform-a4858-20230503|title=Former Senator Bam Aquino establishes his gaming content platform|first=Carlos|last=Pineda|date=May 3, 2023|accessdate=May 15, 2024|website=Spin.ph}}</ref> In May 2024, he began co-hosting ''Rekta: Agenda ng Masa'', a radio program on ] and ].<ref>{{Cite tweet |author= DZRH NEWS |author-link=DZRH |user=dzrhnews |number=1786634032039731317 |date=May 4, 2024 |title=Mamaya na! "REKTA: AGENDA NG MASA" |script-title= |trans-title= |language=Filipino |retweet= |location= |access-date=May 7, 2024 |link= |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |quote= |ref=}}</ref>
* Manila 40 Under 40 Global Development Leader, Awarded by ] (2013)

* Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (2012)
===Departure from the Liberal Party===
* Asian Social Entrepreneur of the Year with Mark Ruiz (World Economic Forum, 2011)
In a television interview in 2024, Aquino announced he had already left the ] and became chairman of the ] (KANP). He is contesting a Senate seat in the ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Valmonte |first1=Kaycee |title=Bam Aquino to lead KANP party, confirms senatorial bid for 2025 polls |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bam-aquino-to-lead-political-party-confirms-senate-bid-2025-elections/ |access-date=May 14, 2024 |work=Rappler |date=May 14, 2024}}</ref>
* ] Project Inspire Grand Prize (The Hapinoy Program, 2011)

* Awarded by ] and The Singapore National Committee for UN Women
== Personal life ==
* Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (Community Development and Social Enterprise, 2010)

* GoNegosyo Inspiring Young Entrepreneur (2010)
He is married to Maria Fatima Gomez. They have two daughters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/15/18/bam-aquino-wife-timi-welcome-second-child-on-valentines-day|title=Bam Aquino, wife Timi welcome second child on Valentine's Day|date=15 February 2018}}</ref>
* Co-Finalist, ] (Entrepreneur of the Year 2010)
* ] Bossing Co-Awardee (Retail Financing Category, 2010)


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The HonorableBam Aquino
Aquino in 2018
Deputy Senate Minority Leader
In office
February 27, 2017 – June 30, 2019
LeaderFranklin Drilon
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Chair of the Senate Science and Technology Committee
In office
July 25, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byRalph Recto
Succeeded byNancy Binay
Chair of the Senate Education, Arts and Culture Committee
In office
July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017
Preceded byPia Cayetano
Succeeded byFrancis Escudero
Chair of the Senate Trade and Commerce Committee
In office
July 22, 2013 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byManny Villar
Succeeded byMigz Zubiri (as Chair of the Senate Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship Committee)
Chairman of the National Youth Commission
In office
2003 – February 26, 2006
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byMabel Villarica Mamba
Succeeded byRichard Alvin Nalupta
Commissioner of the National Youth Commission
In office
2001–2003
Personal details
BornPaolo Benigno Aguirre Aquino IV
(1977-05-07) May 7, 1977 (age 47)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyKANP (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		Liberal (until 2024)
SpouseMary Fatima Gomez
RelationsSee Aquino family
Children2
ResidenceQuezon City
Alma materAteneo de Manila University (BS)
OccupationPolitician, social entrepreneur

Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aguirre Aquino IV (Tagalog pronunciation: [bɛˈnigno ʔaˈɡirɛ ʔaˈkino], born May 7, 1977) is a Filipino politician and social entrepreneur who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2013 to 2019.

Early life

Further information: Aquino family

Bam Aquino was born on May 7, 1977 in Manila to Paul Aquino, a son of Benigno Aquino Sr., and Melanie (née Aguirre) Aquino.

His grandfather, Benigno Sr., served as a congressman from Tarlac's 2nd district (1919–28), a senator from the 3rd district (1928–34), and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Japanese-puppet state of the Philippines from 1943 to 1944. Benigno Sr. was put on trial for treason after World War II for collaborating with the Japanese, and eventually became the 6th Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (1943–44).

Under President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s regime, his uncle Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a former senator (1967–72), was exiled in the United States from 1980 until 1983 when he returned to the Philippines and was assassinated at Manila International Airport.

In 1986, Marcos fled into exile and Ninoy's wife, Corazon Aquino, became the first female President of the Philippines. His uncle Butz and aunt Teresa Aquino-Oreta also served as senators. His cousin, Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, was elected the 15th President of the Philippines in 2010, which he served until 2016.

He took Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering at the Ateneo de Manila University and graduated as valedictorian with summa cum laude honors.

Pre-politics activities

Aquino was also one of the hosts of the morning TV show Breakfast, a youth-oriented talk show on Studio 23. In 2006, Aquino hosted the youth-oriented debate show Y Speak, also on Studio 23.

In 2009, Aquino played the role of his uncle Ninoy Aquino, in the documentary film, The Last Journey of Ninoy. The film premiered on August 21, 2009, in commemoration of the 26th anniversary of the assassination of Ninoy.

Before becoming a senator, Aquino became the President of MicroVentures, Inc., a social enterprise company that manages the Hapinoy Program which provides micro-financing and training. After, Aquino was named as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines in the category of Social Enterprise and Community Development. He was also chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World in 2012.

He was also a Board Member of Rags2Riches, Venture for Fundraising, and the Coca-Cola Foundation.

Senator

Running under the Team PNoy coalition of his cousin, President Benigno Aquino III, he won in the 2013 elections and placed 7th with 15,388,992 votes. As Senator, Aquino chaired the Committee on Science and Technology from 2016 to 2019. He was also a member of the following committees:

  • Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon)
  • Committee on Agriculture and Food
  • Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies
  • Committee on Civil Service and Government Reorganization
  • Committee on Cooperatives
  • Committee on Cultural Communities
  • Committee on Education, Arts and Culture
  • Committee on Energy
  • Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
  • Committee on Games, Amusement and Sports
  • Committee on Health and Demography
  • Committee on Local Government
  • Committee on National Defense and Security
  • Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation
  • Committee on Public Information and Mass Media
  • Committee on Rules
  • Committee on Science and Technology
  • Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development
  • Committee on Ways and Means
  • Senate Electoral Tribunal

He was the former chairman of the Committee on Education Culture and Arts from July 2016 until his removal from the position in February 2017 due to his opposition to legislation backed by President Rodrigo Duterte. He was chairman of the Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship and Committee on Youth from July 2013 to June 2016.

Aquino passed more than 40 laws during his first five and half years in office.

  • Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
  • Republic Act No. 10929, or Free Internet Access in Public Space
  • Republic Act No. 10693, or Microfinance NGOs Act
  • Republic Act No. 10911, or Anti Age-Discrimination Act
  • Republic Act No. 10821, or Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act
  • Republic Act No. 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)
  • Republic Act No. 10909, or No Shortchanging Act
  • Republic Act No. 10644, or the Go Negosyo Act
  • Republic Act No. 10642, or the Philippine Lemon Law
  • Republic Act No. 10667, or the Philippine Competition Act
  • Republic Act No. 10668, or the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act
  • Republic Act No. 10679, or the Youth Entrepreneurship Act
  • Republic Act No. 10742, or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act
  • Republic Act No. 10693, or the Microfinance NGOs Act
  • Republic Act No. 10744, or the Credit Surety Fund Act of 2014
  • Republic Act No. 10756, or the Election Service Reform Act of 2014
  • Republic Act No. 10755, or the Act Authorizing the Punong Barangay to Administer the Oath of Office
  • Republic Act No. 10844, or the Department of Information and Communication Technology Act of 2015
  • Republic Act No. 10754, or the Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability
  • Republic Act No. 10905, or Closed Caption Broadcasting of Television Programs Act
  • Republic Act No. 11054, or the Bangsamoro Organic Law
  • Republic Act No. 11106, or the Filipino Sign Language Act

Aquino ran for re-election as senator as one of the Otso Diretso candidates. He failed to win his re-election bid, placing 14th overall with 14,144,923 votes, the highest among any Otso Diretso candidate. Aquino was quoted that "There are 14 million people who voted for an Aquino during the time of Duterte. That's something." According to his wife, he might return to his social entrepreneurship initiatives after his term ended on June 30, 2019.

Post-Senate

Aquino with President Bongbong Marcos, former vice president Leni Robredo, and congresswoman Camille Villar in 2024

On July 19, 2019, the PNP–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) filed charges against Aquino and other members of the opposition for "sedition, cyber libel, libel, estafa, harboring a criminal, and obstruction of justice". On February 10, 2020, he was cleared of all charges.

2022 elections

Aquino initially planned to run for senator in the 2022 Philippine Senate election. However, on October 7, 2021, he revealed that Vice President Leni Robredo had offered him the role of campaign manager for her presidential campaign in the 2022 Philippine presidential election, which she launched earlier that day. Aquino accepted the offer instead to focus on "this essential and daunting challenge." Robredo would later go on to lose the presidential election to former Senator Bongbong Marcos, as she placed second in the official tally.

Post-2022 elections

In 2023, Aquino, who is also an esports gamer, established his gaming content platform known as BAM Gaming. In May 2024, he began co-hosting Rekta: Agenda ng Masa, a radio program on DZRH and DZRH News Television.

Departure from the Liberal Party

In a television interview in 2024, Aquino announced he had already left the Liberal Party and became chairman of the Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KANP). He is contesting a Senate seat in the 2025 elections.

Personal life

He is married to Maria Fatima Gomez. They have two daughters.

References

  1. "Exile Begins". Ninoy Aquino: Fight for Freedom. Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation. 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  2. "The Death of a Hero". Ninoy Aquino: Fight for Freedom. Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation. 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  3. Gutierrez, Natashya (May 10, 2013). "Bam Aquino: What can a 6th Aquino bring to the Senate?". Rappler. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  4. "Senate of the Philippines - 19th Congress". senate.gov.ph. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  5. Reyes, Paolo R. (July 24, 2009). "Ninoy Aquino's last journey". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  6. ^ "Official Website of the Senate of the Philippines". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  7. ^ Keh, By Harvey S. "2013 elections: Why Bam Aquino and Grace Poe are suddenly up". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  8. "9-3 win for Team PNoy in Senate race". Rappler. May 18, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  9. ^ Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV. https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/aquino_bam_bio.asp
  10. Avendaño, Christine O. (February 28, 2017). "LP members ousted from Senate majority". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  11. Office of Senator Bam Aquino. 2014. http://www.bamaquino.com
  12. "Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  13. Elemia, Camille (May 22, 2019). "14 million votes for an Aquino in time of Duterte still a feat, says Bam". Rappler. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  14. "Bam admits defeat, says love for Filipinos won't run out". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  15. "Robredo, ilang taga-oposisyon kinasuhan ng PNP-CIDG ukol sa 'Bikoy' videos". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog).
  16. "Sedition raps: Solons, bishop hit 'stupid' PNP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  17. "DOJ clears Robredo, indicts Trillanes and 10 others for 'conspiracy to commit sedition'". GMA News. February 10, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  18. "DOJ clears Robredo, charges Trillanes in sedition case". Rappler. February 10, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  19. Marquez, Consuelo (October 7, 2021). "Bam Aquino scraps Senate return to become Robredo's campaign manager instead". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  20. Pineda, Carlos (May 3, 2023). "Former Senator Bam Aquino establishes his gaming content platform". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  21. DZRH NEWS (May 4, 2024). "Mamaya na! "REKTA: AGENDA NG MASA"" (Tweet) (in Filipino). Retrieved May 7, 2024 – via Twitter.
  22. Valmonte, Kaycee (May 14, 2024). "Bam Aquino to lead KANP party, confirms senatorial bid for 2025 polls". Rappler. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  23. "Bam Aquino, wife Timi welcome second child on Valentine's Day". February 15, 2018.

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2003–2006 		Succeeded byRichard Alvin Nalupta
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