Shalani San Ramon Soledad was born April 20, 1980 in Catanduanes. At present, she is a City councilor in second district of Valenzuela City and niece of former Senator Francisco Tatad. From 2002-2003, she worked in the office of Senator Panfilo Lacson as an executive staff. From 2004 up to present, she has been a City Councilor in the 2nd District of Valenzuela.
She took up Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management in De La Salle University, College of St. Benilde. She had studied at PCTR and Marymount School for her high School education. Her father is a banker and her mother is a food and beverage director at Malacañang which she resigned two years ago.
She happens to be the girlfriend of the President, Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Cojuangco Aquino III. They first met in between of 2000-2001; it was when she interviewed “Noynoy” for a media project. This was followed in August 2008 when they accidentally meet at Alfredo’s restaurant in Quezon City while dining with their friends. On the succeeding month, Aquino introduced Shalari to his associates where he had admitted that they were dating. In their course of relationship, they both agree that “food is better than flowers” as they love to eat.
According to a baby book, the meaning of Shalani is “big and beautiful baby girl”. Shalani is known for a woman of simplicity and sincerity. She is a woman of faith. She starts and ends her day with a prayer asking God to make her instrument to serve the public.
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Google search on her name produces more than 2.5 Million entries (as on July 2010) – multiple times more than even other Presidential candidates like Joseph Estada or Manny Villar & even Kris aquino.
P-Noy should recognise her (political & spiritual) appeal & influence and marry her ASAP – before it is too late.
The “boss” of P-Noy (the public) wants Shalani as “first lady”.
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P.Noy should marry Shalani the soonest possible time. I believe Shalani will be able to help P.Noy serve the country. Shalana is also loved by the people. I’m sure about that.
shes’ beatiful and simple..
Lani,as she is fondly called by those close to her,is and will be the ‘greatest thing that happens to Pres.Noy’s life’. As a mother,I know and feel that she will be a wonderful wife,dutiful mom,and most of all- a deserving and helpful future First Lady!!!