Philippine President Benigno Aquino III complained to reporters about the time he spent dealing with text messages from a person abroad claiming to be his sibling _ and asking for money. Aquino said he responded that he has no relatives abroad, but the texter was persistent and sent three follow-up messages.
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Aquino said he also received unsolicited offers for car and house loans.
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The newly elected president was quoted by newspapers as saying that he even considered changing his number, but decided against that because a lot of officials and friends already were using it.