Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and cris

And so it begins. With the recent announcement of Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III bid in the upcoming 2010 Philippine Presidential Elections, top local celebrities have been openly expressing their support for the senator, many of whom have close connections to his younger sister – popular TV host, Kris Aquino.

According to Kris in a recent interview, many of her celebrity friends have been communicating with her to affirm their support for her senator/brother’s presidential aspirations come 2010. Ogie Alcasid even sent her a song, which he composed and recorded together with Regine Velasquez, to be used in Noynoy’s presidential campaign. Martin Nievera will also collaborate with Zsa Zsa Padilla for another Noynoy-inspired campaign song, this time as a duet, to be recorded later this year. Even Jodi Sta Maria-Lacson, who is married to Sen. Panfilo Lacson’s son, told Kris that she is willing to offer her services for her brother’s campaign regardless of her current political affiliation in connection to her marriage. Other top Philippine celebrities such as Claudine Barretto, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Anne Curtis, Bea Alonzo, Pokwang and Mariel Rodriguez have also personally expressed their support for Noynoy Aquino and will volunteer as campaign endorsers for Noynoy’s presidential ticket.

To show their appreciation, Kris and her family will be hosting a dinner on October 4 for all the celebrity friends who have expressed their support for Noynoy Aquino’s presidential campaign. This event will also be an opportunity for the celebrity endorsers, in Kris’ words, “for them to get to know my brother well”.

With the impending Presidential Liberal Party tandem of Senators Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, who is scheduled to marry popular TV host and newscaster Korina Sanchez on October 27, expect a star-studded celebrity affair when the 2010 official presidential campaign season begins.