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Sep 22, 2017 · It’s probably one of the most iconic photos in Philippine history: Ninoy Aquino all in white, lying lifeless on the tarmac, his alleged assassin’s body just a few inches away as soldiers scramble to get Aquino into a military van.
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a former Philippine senator, was assassinated on Sunday, August 21, 1983, on the apron of Manila International Airport (now named Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor).
Sep 22, 2021 · A shot that has perhaps defined one of the most pivotal moments of the country’s history—the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino. It was the photo that defined the career of Recto Mercene.
Aug 20, 2016 · MANILA, Philippines – Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr was assassinated on August 21, 1983. Considered one of the staunchest opponents of then president Ferdinand Marcos, Aquino was regarded as a...
Jun 24, 2021 · Former Philippine President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III died on Thursday at the age of 61. According to local media reports, Aquino had been suffering from various health complications since...
Oct 3, 2021 · MANILA (UPDATE) - Veteran photojournalist and writer Recto Mercene passed away Saturday, his news organization BusinessMirror reported Sunday as announced by his family. He was 77. Mercene shot the iconic photo after the assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. at the Manila International Airport's tarmac on Aug. 21, 1983.
Sep 17, 2021 · Democracy icon Ninoy Aquino, Jr. was shot at the Manila International Airport's tarmac on Aug. 21, 1983 in this photo taken by Recto Mercene. Photo courtesy of Recto Mercene via Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News.
