Viel wants Noy to get married before his term ends

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – Presidential sister Viel Aquino-Dee said yesterday their family is wishing that her brother, President Aquino, will get married before his term ends in 2016.

Dee, who was the guest at the launching of the Women’s Month celebration in Albay, said they are excited over the prospect of having a sister-in-law.

“Actually, we really want him to marry before his term ends in 2016. We are really longing for that day,” Dee told reporters during a press conference here.

But Dee said she could not say what kind of woman they want for their only brother.

“I cannot really tell what kind of woman he wishes to be his partner in life. He is older than I am and he can always decide what’s best for him,” Dee said.

But in her speech, Dee hinted at the type of partner they would like for her brother when she recalled the memories of her father Ninoy and mother Corazon.

“I think you will all agree that Ninoy Aquino couldn’t have achieved what he did if he didn’t have a wife like Cory behind him. Our father called our mother his wellspring of hope and his source of comfort,” said Dee, who also led the turnover of several classrooms in Legazpi City and nearby Daraga town.

During her speech, Dee also called on all government agencies and workers to support the President as he implements reforms in government. – Cet Dematera