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Bam Aquino

Senator-Judge

First Name

Last Name

Nickname

Date of Birth

Education

Election History

Paolo Benigno IV

Aquino

Bam

May 7, 1977

1999: Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University; graduated class valedictorian with summa cum laude honor

2000-2001: Ateneo de Manila Law School

2008: Executive Education Program on Public Policy and Leadership, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

2013-2019: Senator

2025-Present: Senator

Senator Bam Aquino, a former youth leader and social entrepreneur, is called Father of Free College Education (Ama ng Libreng Kolehiyo).


According to his website, Senator Aquino will always promote the rights and welfare of the youth. "Gagawin ni Senator Bam Aquino ang lahat para sa kaniyang mga anak, at para sa inyong mga anak."


As a politician, Senator Aquino passed 19 laws, including several key initiatives:


  • The Go Negosyo Act: His first law, which established hundreds of Negosyo Centers across the Philippines to support Filipinos in starting and growing their own businesses.

  • The Micro-Finance NGOs Act: A measure that supports the micro-finance sector and its beneficiaries.

  • The Youth Entrepreneurship Act: Legislation ensuring that financial literacy and entrepreneurship are taught in schools.

  • The Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act: His most recent law as principal sponsor, which provides free tuition and miscellaneous expenses in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs), and TESDA-accredited Technical-Vocational Institutions.


Senator Aquino continues to advocate for programs and support that help Filipino families.

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