Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a news conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 4, 2013.
In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan ripping through the Philippines, leaving scores of people dead and ruined infrastructure hampering relief efforts, Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III faces the gargantuan task of putting his country back together. He’s already faced scrutiny for authorities’ response time.
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