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What was Benigno Aquino III's role before becoming president?

  • Senator

  • Governor

  • Mayor

  • Vice President

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Senator Benigno Aquino III served in the Philippine Senate from 2007 to 2010. During his tenure, he was a vocal critic of the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, particularly on issues of corruption and human rights. Aquino's popularity grew during this time, and he was widely seen as a potential presidential candidate. In 2010, he ran for president and won by a landslide, becoming the 15th president of the Philippines.
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