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Jun 28, 2024 · Benigno Aquino, Jr. was the chief opposition leader during the era of martial law in the Philippines (1972–81) under Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos. Aquino’s assassination in 1983 galvanized popular opposition to the Marcos government and brought his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the political forefront.
3 days ago · Benigno Simeon Aquino III KGCR (locally [bɛˈniːɡ.no ʔɐˈxiː.no]; born Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III; February 8, 1960 – June 24, 2021), also known as Noynoy Aquino and colloquially as PNoy, was a Filipino politician who served as the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
Jun 26, 2024 · Assassination of Ninoy Aquino. August 1983 assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., sparking public outrage and political unrest. $200 million aid, 203 to 197. Vote by the US House of Representatives on September 18, 1986, to provide emergency aid to the Philippines. Cory Aquino's Speech Themes.
1 day ago · The grave of Corazon and Ninoy Aquino photographed on August 8, 2009, a week after her death. Corazon Aquino shares a gravestone with her husband Ninoy Aquino at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque, Philippines. Their son, Benigno III, was later interred beside their graves upon his death in June 2021.
Jul 1, 2024 · "To many Filipinos, Ninoy Aquino's assassination in in August of 1983 was a very tragic incident. The dreadful loss of his life was truly a supreme sacrifice he paid! It marked the beginning of the end of Ferdinand Marcos' hedonistic rule that did not fit within the bounds of democratic processes.
Filipinos commemorate former Senator Ninoy Aquino's death anniversary on August 21. He played a significant part in martial law and People's Power Revolution...
2 days ago · On August 21, 2007, the 24th anniversary of former Senator Ninoy Aquino's death, Enrile stated that the case of the 14 soldiers incarcerated for 24 years for Aquino's assassination should be reviewed for clemency.
