MANILA, Philippines, September 01, SPA -- The son of late Philippine leader Corazon «Cory» Aquino announced Wednesday he will run for president next year. Sen. Benigno «Noynoy» Aquino announced his campaign in the suburban Club Filipino, according to a report of The Associated Press. «I accept the call of the people,» Aquino toldsupporters. «I accept the responsibility of continuing ourfight for the people. I accept the challenge to lead thisfight.» He announced his candidacy after his Liberal Partypresident Manuel Roxas II last week said he was giving uphis own presidential bid to give way to Aquino's son.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/699069