2013 State of The Nation Address, Philippines
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We also know that excellent public servants do not just transform a society; they inspire. Millions of Filipinos grieved when Jesse Robredo passed. For almost two decades, he served and led Naga with skill, compassion, and humility. These principles of his are the exact reasons we borrowed him from Congresswoman Leni and their three children, and from the Nagueños, so that he could become part of our Cabinet. This is why one of the hardest things I ever had to do as President was to deliver the news to Leni and their daughters, after the tragedy.

— Benigno Aquino III

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We also know that excellent public servants do not just transform a society; they inspire. Millions of Filipinos grieved when Jesse Robredo passed. For almost two decades, he served and led Naga with skill, compassion, and humility. These principles of his are the exact reasons we borrowed him from Congresswoman Leni and their three children, and from the Nagueños, so that he could become part of our Cabinet. This is why one of the hardest things I ever had to do as President was to deliver the news to Leni and their daughters, after the tragedy." in the context of "2013 State of The Nation Address, Philippines" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Benigno Aquino III

About Benigno Aquino III

Benigno Aquino III also known as Noynoy Aquino (February 8, 1960 – June 24, 2021) was the 15th president of the Philippines.