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After his graduation, Bam Aquino joined the special projects group of the [[GMA Foundation, Inc.|GMA Foundation]]. 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. He was also one of the hosts of the TV show [[Breakfast (TV series)|Breakfast]], a youth-oriented morning talk show at Studio 23. In 2006, Bam hosted another youth-oriented debate show [[Y Speak]] in [[Studio 23]]. |
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At the age of 28, Aquino was appointed as chairman of the National Youth Commission, the youngest person in Philippine history to head a government agency. NYC is the chief youth policy-making arm of the Philippine government. His team has managed two projects which are implemented yearly: the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations and the Presidential Youth Fellowship Program (PYFP). |
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In 2007, Bam Aquino established Micro Ventures Incorporated, a social enterprise that engages in poverty alleviation through business development for the poor. it currently runs the internationally awarded Hapinoy Program with thousands of women micro entrepreneur members in the Philippine countryside to help them secure better incomes for their families. |
In 2007, Bam Aquino established Micro Ventures Incorporated, a social enterprise that engages in poverty alleviation through business development for the poor. it currently runs the internationally awarded Hapinoy Program with thousands of women micro entrepreneur members in the Philippine countryside to help them secure better incomes for their families. |
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Bam Aquino | |
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| Born | Paolo Benigno A. Aquino IV May 7, 1977 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Social Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Nephew of the late Ninoy Aquino, The National Youth Commission of the Philippines, The Hapinoy Program |
| Spouse | Mary Fatima "Timi" Gomez |
Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aguirre Aquino IV (Born 7 May 1977) is a Filipino social entrepreneur and public servant. He is a former TV host and former chairman of the National Youth Commission (Philippines). He is currently the President of MicroVentures, Inc., an investment bank for start-up businesses which runs the The Hapinoy Program (www.hapinoy.com) social enterprise. He is one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons for 2012. He is also a Board Member of Rags2Riches, Venture for Fundraising, and the Coca-Cola Foundation.
Bam is an senatorial candidate under the Liberal Party (Philippines) slate in the 2013 elections. He is married to Mary Fatima Gomez.
Early Life
Bam was born on 7 May 1977 in Manila. He is the son of Paul Aquino (youngest brother of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.) and Melanie Aguirre.
Bam Aquino has been a consistent honor student in Ateneo de Manila from grade school to college. During his grade school graduation, Bam delivered the valedictory speech and graduated with first honors and was also the class valedictorian in High School. In 1999, Bam Aquino graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Management Engineering. In 2008, he took an Executive Education Program on Public Policy and Leadership at the Kennedy School of Government in the Harvard University.
Bam Aquino was one of the founding members and 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.
Career
After his graduation, Bam Aquino joined the special projects group of the GMA Foundation. 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. He was also one of the hosts of the TV show Breakfast, a youth-oriented morning talk show at Studio 23. In 2006, Bam hosted another youth-oriented debate show Y Speak in Studio 23.
At the age of 28, Aquino was appointed as chairman of the National Youth Commission, the youngest person in Philippine history to head a government agency. NYC is the chief youth policy-making arm of the Philippine government. His team has managed two projects which are implemented yearly: the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations and the Presidential Youth Fellowship Program (PYFP).
In 2007, Bam Aquino established Micro Ventures Incorporated, a social enterprise that engages in poverty alleviation through business development for the poor. it currently runs the internationally awarded Hapinoy Program with thousands of women micro entrepreneur members in the Philippine countryside to help them secure better incomes for their families.
In 2009, Bam Aquino reenacted his uncle, Ninoy Aquino, in the documentary film The Last Journey of Ninoy. The film premiered on 21 August 2009 in commemoration of the 26th anniversary of the assassination of Ninoy. It was directed by Jun Reyes.[1]
Awards and Citations
- Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award of the World, in recognition for his world-class work with Youth and Social Enterprise (2012)
- Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (Community Development and Social Enterprise, 2010)
- GoNegosyo Inspiring Young Entrepreneur (2010)
- Asian Social Entrepreneur of the Year (World Economic Forum, 2011)
- United Nations Project Inspire Grand Prize (The Hapinoy Program, 2011)
- Co-Finalist, Ernst and Young (Entrepreneur of the Year 2010)
- PLDT Bossing Co-Awardee (Retail Financing Category, 2010)
Political Career
On October 1 2012 he announced his candidacy for senator in the 2013 Philippine election under the LP-NP-NPC-Akbayan-LDP coalition.
Trivia
- Bam Aquino became the youngest person in Philippine history to head a government agency when he was appointed at age 25 to become Chairman of the National Youth Commission?
- Bam was only 6 years old when his uncle, Ninoy Aquino, was assasinated.
- Bam was 9 when he joined the People Power Revolution in 1986.
- Bam gave around 200 speeches in rallies between 1983 and 1986, when he was only 6-9 years old, a feat few can brag about.
References
- ^ Reyes, Paolo R. (24 July 2009). "Ninoy Aquino's last journey". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
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- Arquiza, Yasmin D.“In new Cory-Ninoy docu: A lesson in letting go”.GMA News Online.(Accessed on 23 October 2012).
- “rags2riches”.rags2riches.(Accessed on 23 October 2012).
- Legaspi, Amita.“Bam Aquino files COC for senator, says he won't be lapdog of cousin PNoy”.GMA News Online.(Accessed on 23 October 2012).
- Sauler, Erika.“Bam Aquino: I can serve Philippines better as senator”.Inquirer News.(Accessed on 23 October 2012).