Aquino describes Pia Wurtzbach as ‘kind, determined’

What does President Benigno Aquino III think of Miss Universe Philippines Pia Wurtzbach?

“Mabait na tao ‘yan, at saka magaling, at saka determinado (She’s a kind person, good at what she does, and determined),” Aquino said during a radio interview.

The President was asked to comment on several media personalities at the end of his Bombo Radyo interview, aired on Thursday.

The video of the interview showed Aquino smiling and laughing a bit when the beauty queen’s name was mentioned.

Aquino’s description of Wurtzbach, who he has been rumored to have dated, was longer than the one-word replies he gave for the other personalities.

Following Wurtzbach win last March, reports circulated that she went out with the President on a date.

In a television interview, Wurtzbach did not directly respond to the question on whether they were seeing each other. She just said Aquino was “very fun to talk to.”

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Inquirer Lifestyle was able to interview her almost a month later and she said Aquino was very “passionate” about serving the country.

“And you don’t feel intimidated when he’s around. He’s very approachable. He’s always smiling. Or maybe that’s just me. Also, he’s ready to answer any question you throw at him,” she had said.

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Another Inquirer article quoted a source saying the two are not yet in a serious relationship. The Palace official said Aquino liked Wurtzbach because she was a “deep thinker.” KS

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Below are Aquino’s descriptions of some public personalities, based on the radio interview:

Radio anchor: Sir, unang-una, medyo lighter tayo. (Sarangani Rep. And boxing icon) Manny Pacquiao.

Aquino: Magaling.

Radio anchor: (boxer Floyd) Mayweather.

Aquino: Siguro smart. 

Radio anchor: (new Customs commissioner) Bert Lina.

Aquino: Inaasahan.

Radio anchor: Cecilia Veloso, ito ‘yung nanay ni Mary Jane.

Aquino: Unawain.

Radio anchor: (new Comelec chief) Andy Bautista.

Aquino: Nagpapakitang-gilas. 

Radio anchor: Sir, Pia Wurtzbach.

Aquino: Mabait na tao ‘yan, at saka magaling, at saka determinado.

Radio anchor: Secretary (Communications Secretary Herminio) Coloma.

Aquino: Aba, kita mo naman, araw-araw na binubugbog, nakangiti pa rin.  

Radio anchor: Secretary (Cesar) Purisima.

Aquino: Isa pang ano, talagang… Paano ba sabihin doon? Siguro one-word, matagumpay.

Radio anchor: Secretary (Teresita) Deles.

Aquino: Matiyaga.

Radio anchor: Secretary (Arsenio) Balisacan.

Aquino: Iyon ang masinop. Siguro… Ano ba ang thorough ng tagalog? Very thorough. Hindi, pero hindi lang masinop e, very thorough.

Radio anchor: Defense Secretary (Voltaire) Gazmin.

Aquino: Ano pa bang aasahan natin, ‘di ba? Ano bang masasabi, talagang maasahan. Pero ano e, maaasahan ng several decades na mula pa noong panahon ng tatay ko noong Martial Law.  

Radio anchor: Usec. (Rey) Marfil.

Aquino: Nagpapagaan ng anumang problema. Ulirang asawa.

Radio anchor: Lastly, sir, President Aquino.

Aquino: Hindi pa kumakapal ang buhok.