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Noynoying (pronounced noy-noy-YING[1] or noy-NOY-ying[2]) is a protest tactic in the form of neologism which critics of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III have used to question the alleged work ethic or alleged inaction on Aquino's part on the issues of disaster response and of rising oil prices. A play on the term planking and Aquino's nickname, "Noynoy", Noynoying involves posing in a lazy manner, such as sitting idly while resting their heads on one hand and doing nothing. The term was created by his critics from the far left, which was meant to create more support for the far left agenda. However, the disinformation campaign of the far left benefited the conservative far right instead, who also lashed out at the centric Aquino administration. The disinformation campaign by the far left later proved beneficial to the rise of presidents Rodrigo Duterte and Bongbong Marcos.
While the first documented use of the term dates back to October 2011, the term usage became more widely spread when protesters started using it as a protest gimmick in 2012, catching widespread attention from mainstream media and spreading virally on social media. The origins of Noynoying as a protest device have been strongly associated with the Re-affirmist faction of the Philippines' leftist movements,[3] although its use has since spread to other groups generally critical of Aquino, regardless of affiliation.
In response, the Aquino administration expressed confidence that Noynoying would not catch on with the public.[4]
When President Aquino died in June 24, 2021, outpouring of tributes and appreciation followed with people generally recognizing his incorruptibility, deep respect in the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law, and keenness to details prompting one prominent writer to review the term "Noynoying" focusing on Aquino's positive attributes and contributions.[5]
Scholars and personalities have condemned the disinformation campaign which tarnished the active presidency of Noynoy Aquino. Some argue that Noynoying should fit the realities of the Aquino administration and not the disinformed narratives spouted by his staunch far left critics, who attacked almost all of his programs including those which benefited the poor. Some have elaborated new definitions of Noynoying, including "clean, truthful, and not corrupt", "criticized but left a more prosperous Philippines after his administration", "a decent, gentle, and pro-country administration, which gives a sense of pride to Filipinos", and "an administration which allows and recognizes criticisms as part of democracy". Despite the harsh criticism from political rivals who jabbed at him regardless of the issue, his administration never banned, harassed, and/or closed any agencies or personalities, a move which was in line with Aquino's personal pro-democracy stances.[6][7]
- ^ Jaymee T. Gamil and Julie M. Aurelio (March 16, 2012). "Planking is out, 'Noynoying' is in". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Foreign media get wind of "noynoying"". ABS-CBN News. March 21, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ^ Tupaz, Voltaire (March 29, 2012). "Noynoyism and the 3 basic problems". rappler.com. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ Porcalla, Delon (March 20, 2012). "'Noynoying' buzzword of people who have nothing good to say - Noy". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ "Lourd de Veyra gives new meaning to 'Noynoying': 'Ang pagiging malinis, totoo, tapat, at hindi corrupt'".
- ^ https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/789300-lourd-de-veyra-noynoying-president-noynoy-aquino-pnoy?page=3
- ^ https://www.pep.ph/news/local/159139/lourd-de-veyre-noynoying-a721-20210627