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Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., QSC, CLH, KGCR (⫽ ə ˈ k iː n oʊ ⫽, locally [bɛˌniːɡ.no ʔɐˈxiː.no]; November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines (1967–1972) and governor of the province of Tarlac.
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a former Philippine senator, was assassinated on Sunday, August 21, 1983, on the tarmac of Manila International Airport (now named Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor).
Jun 5, 2019 · Updated on June 05, 2019. Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (November 27, 1932–August 21, 1983) was a Filipino political leader who led the opposition against Ferdinand Marcos, the dictator of the Philippines. For his activities, Aquino was imprisoned for seven years.
We look at the life of Ninoy Aquino and how his tale came to inspire many to challenge the dictatorial rule of the Marcos regime.
Aug 20, 2016 · LOOK BACK: The Ninoy Aquino assassination. MANILA, Philippines – Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr was assassinated on August 21, 1983. Considered one of the staunchest opponents of then president...
Aug 21, 2020 · The bullet that ended his life did not end the wisdom he has bestowed upon the nation. Here are some of the memorable quotes by Benigno ‘Ninoy’ S. Aquino Jr.
Aug 20, 2023 · Ninoy Aquino’s enduring legacy was his commitment to freedom and democracy that was propagated with equal fervor by both his wife Corazon and his son Benigno III when they served as President of the Philippines. The memory of his heroic deeds lives on in the hearts and minds of millions of grateful Filipinos.
Aug 21, 2021 · Exactly 38 years ago on Saturday, August 21, opposition leader Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. returned to the Philippines from exile and was killed at an airport now named after him.
Aug 19, 2010 · Indeed, the martyred senator seemed like a man in a hurry. Charismatic, articulate, and lightning-quick on the uptake, Ninoy always made his presence felt in a big way. It was as if he couldn’t help it. In commemoration of his 27th death anniversary, SPOT.ph lists Ninoy’s milestones and wise words.
Aug 21, 2023 · He was the leading opposition senator during the presidency of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Aquino was gunned down on the tarmac of Manila International Airport — now Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA — when he returned to the Philippines in 1983 following three years in exile.
