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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.
1 day 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.
10 hours ago · MANILA -- Joshua and Bimby Aquino — grandsons of late Marcos critic and opposition Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. — visited First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Tuesday. The First Lady posted a photo with the sons of Kris Aquino — the youngest daughter of democracy icons Ninoy and Cory Aquino — after they visited her office in Manila.
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.
Jun 20, 2024 · Benigno Aquino III, Filipino politician who served as president of the Philippines (2010–16) and was the scion of a famed political family. During his administration the country experienced strong economic growth, and he oversaw a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
Jul 1, 2024 · Ninoy Aquino week: Marcial Bonifacio - Filipino, An Upsilonian by Jose Ampeso '68 "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!
Jun 28, 2024 · 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...
