Wednesday, May 26, 2010

2 senators concerned over Noynoy’s smoking


Two senators Wednesday expressed concern over the growing clamor for presidential front runner Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to quit smoking.
Noynoyis a fan of Marlboro cigarettes.

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel, Jr. and Senator Francis Escudero made their observation in separate text messages in the wake of the observation made by Department of Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral.

Cabral earlier suggested that Aquino make a conscious effort to stop smoking and to keep in mind that smoking is bad for one's health and that he should also set himself as an example to the nation, particularly to the youth.

Former president Fidel V. Ramos had also advised Aquino to cut down on smoking as well.But Escudero said the public should bear in mind that the president-apparent is entitled to whatever he wants to do with his life.“Those giving him advice on this mean well and I believe that he also wants to but in his own time,” Escudero pointed out.“These things cannot be dictated,” he added.

Pimentel also said he was also bothered by Aquino’s smoking behavior.“I also told Noynoy to stop smoking long ago,” said Pimentel.

Aquino, in an interview with reporters at the Senate last Monday, called for understanding, saying he is not yet ready to stop smoking but will do so “at the appropriate time.”He said what is important is that he is conforming to the law and would not subject himself to other “unnecessary” pressure.

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