His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines, addressed the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum on a range of domestic and international policy issues affecting his country and the entire east Asian community. President Aquino also discussed his personal journey into the political realm and the ensuing tough decisions he has been required to make, while fielding questions from the audience on both personal history and the administrative policies and stances of the Filipino government. The Forum was moderated by Harvard Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood.