Philippine President Benigno Aquino III Receives Honorary Causa Doctorate From UPH In Today's Memory, March 8, 2011

Benigno Aquino III, who served as President of the Philippines from 2010-2016. (Wikimedia Commons)

JAKARTA - Today's memory, 13 years ago, March 8, 2011, Pelita Harapan University (UPH) gave the title of Honorary Doctor (Honoris Causa) in the field of law to the President of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III. The title was given because Noynoy's leadership was considered to have made a big contribution to the Philippines and ASEAN.

Previously, the friendly relationship between Indonesia and the Philippines was harmonious. The activeness of Indonesia-Philippines in ASEAN and a series of collaborations are the estuaries.

Benigno Aquino Sr and Corazon Aquino are a pair of democratic fighters in the Philippines. Both were able to show that the dictatorial regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr from the 1965-1986 era could be fought. The result was brilliant. The resistance made results. Even though Benigno Aquino was killed.

This condition made his wife a confidence to advance as president of the Philippines in the 1986-1992 era. His leadership invites praise. Cory's services were not forgotten even though he passed away in 2009. Cory's leadership Karisma then spread to his son, Benigno Aquino III.

The man who is familiarly called Noynoy has been able to become the number one person in the Philippines since 2010. He continued the democratic trend in the Philippines. He was able to make the economy stable. Even he appeared as a figure who labeled himself as an anti-corruption figure. The Gelora made the whole Philippines support him.

Noynoy's capable leadership is not only seen from his way of building the Philippines. He is also capable of doing foreign politics. Noynoy is able to be friends with many ASEAN countries. Indonesia, especially.

The collaboration covers matters of security, development, and the economy. Noynoy was also good at maintaining relations. The narrative was presented with his visit to Indonesia in early 2011. He met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) at the Merdeka Palace on March 8, 2011.

The meeting specifically discussed employment matters. In particular, the protection of migrant workers in each country. The two countries want to provide a sense of security and comfort to migrant workers in their respective countries.

"In this meeting, we also agreed to increase cooperation in the employment sector. Remember the migrant workers and the Philippine workers who were sent abroad abroad. We want good cooperation.

"Including sharing experiences, sharing best practices (best practices) thus the workers of the two countries get protection and goodness in countries where they work," said President SBY as quoted by Antara, March 8, 2011.

His arrival in Indonesia was not only filled with political agendas. Noynoy is also scheduled to receive the title of Honorary Doctor (Honoris Causa) in the field of law from UPH on the same day, aka on March 8, 2011.

The title was given because of Noynoy's achievements in building the Philippines and actively contributing to ASEAN. Noynoy also gave a public lecture regarding his experience of maintaining democracy. He thinks democracy is a way to bring equality and prosperity to the whole country.

Regarding the awarding of a doctorate, UPH Record, Jonathan L. Parapak said this title was given to President Aquino because he had done many things that helped progress and well-being in the Philippines. In his speech, Parapak said during his tenure at the House of Representatives and the Senate, President Aquino tirelessly worked to improve the quality of life of Filipinos.

"This concern is through important legalization that protects workers' rights, improves education, strengthens and drafts laws, regulates needs, protects the environment and creates regulations for the supervision of government spending funds. He also focuses his attention on designing paper money and resolutions to eliminate corruption and reform executive powers," wrote the Pelita Harapan University website report, March 8, 2011.