The Aquino administration knew for years that country's power plants were failing, but they did not act to solve the problem.
However, the Aquino administration failed to tackle substantial issues such as land reform and the restructuring of the economy.
During the Aquino administration, it became known as People's Television 4.
When the Aquino administration came to power in 1986, it sought to abolish overlapping responsibilities.
The Aquino administration however, was persistent in its belief that the problems were caused by the previous administration.
Energy is just one example, though a critical one, where the Aquino administration has been blamed for inaction.
The officials said they suspected that the drive to undermine the Aquino Administration and force her to resign was not over.
The Aquino administration touched on the generation of employment opportunities and the promotion of social justice.
In the early months of the Aquino administration an open debate was conducted over whether to accept her invitation to participate in the mainstream.
As bleak as the economic situation may seem, there are several immediate steps the Aquino administration can take to regain the initiative.