Aquino Shares Perspective On Same Sex Marriage But Remains Evasive
As Philippine President Noynoy Aquino shares perspective on same-sex marriage, he tries as much as possible not to rock the boat. After all, the majority of Filipinos are Roman Catholics. The Catholic Church, who is against gay marriages, wields a strong influence in the country.
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As members of the press urge him, Aquino shares perspective on same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage, though he initially decides not to give one.
In order to avoid offending anyone, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III told reporters covering the recent forum held in the Sofitel Philippine Plaza that he would prefer to withhold his opinion.
Still, the media succeeds in doing so as President Aquino shares perspective on same-sex marriage.
Gay Marriage in the Philippines?
Aquino And Same-Sex Marriage
President Aquino possibly realized he is treading on delicate waters, with the Philippines being known as a largely Christian nation.
Apparently wanting to avoid the controversial topic but cannot do so, Aquino shares perspective on same-sex marriage, saying:
“„Can I avoid answering [that]? I made a comment before… and I made a mortal enemy of somebody because of that comment.- Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
Nevertheless, the President said that when it comes to human rights, he believes and supports its “universality.”
Aquino looked back to a particular time when he made a remark where he casted doubts about raising an adopted child in a gay marriage environment.
“„If we go into gay marriages, then of course the next step will be adoption. Is that something that is desirable in an environment for a child?- Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
He added that someone didn’t like that comment on sex-same marriage.
Though he didn’t name that person, whom he kiddingly said became his “mortal enemy,” it could perhaps be someone influential in society.
As Aquino shares perspective on same-sex marriage, he further reveals:
“„That particular comment got me into the crosshairs of an individual who, up to this day, hates me for saying it.- Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
Could it be his outspoken younger celebritysibling Kris Aquino, who is known to have several gay friends from the entertainment and fashion industry?
Aquino On Women
After Aquino shares perspective on same-sex marriage, the media asks the president another contentious issue. This time, it’s about the ordination of women as priests.
Aquino just said that he only has admiration and respect for women who devote time in serving the Church.
He remarked:
“„Suffice to say [that] I’ve seen a lot of nuns who became leaders for their parishes, and who really made the Kingdom of God more apparent by their activities and their presence, than some of those more titled individuals.- Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
Regarding supporters, when compared to men, Aquino said that, in his opinion, women are more trustworthy.
“„When I was running for congressman in Tarlac, you talk to the mothers’ clubs and when they say ‘yes’, you can count on it.- Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
Aquino continued:
“„When you talk to some of the barangay captains who happen to be male, you talk to them in the course of the campaign . . . [around] five times, and you aren’t sure after election day whether or not they are with you.- Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
The president sure has a lot of things - praises, in particular - when it comes to women, but as Aquino shares perspective on same-sex marriage, he opts to play it safe.
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