Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino II officially announced his candidacy for President in the upcoming 2010 elections. The announcement was held earlier at the Club Filipino in Greenhills San Juan. This day also marks the 40th day of President Cory’s death. Noynoy underwent series of consultations and spiritual retreat before he made the biggest decision in his life. The announcement drew a lot of cheer from all the people inside the Club Filipino where he also received pledges of support for his presidential bid.