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‘Nonoy’, ‘Niño’: Ano ba talaga, Obama?

By: - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ
/ 11:05 AM April 29, 2014

U.S. President Barack Obama looks to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III as he signs a guestbook at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, Monday, April 28, 2014. AP FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—US President Barack Obama seemed to be confused with the name of President Benigno Aquino III when he addressed Aquino during their joint press conference in Malacanang Monday afternoon.

During his speech, Obama was heard saying “Nonoy” and “Niño,” referring to the Philippine President.

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Aquino’s nickname is “Noynoy” while his father Benigno is “Ninoy.”

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Various netizens took notice of Obama’s confusion as they took to Twitter to address Obama’s erroneous references.

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