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Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., QSC, CLH, KGCR (/ ə ˈ k iː n oʊ /, locally [bɛˈniɡnɔʔ aˈkino]; 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.
Jun 5, 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.
Apr 21, 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.
Benigno Simeon “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. was known by those close to him as the Young Man in a Hurry because of his fast-paced life. At just 17 years old, Ninoy had already caught the interest of public officials for his achievements.
Aug 21, 2020 · Here are some of the memorable quotes by Benigno ‘Ninoy’ S. Aquino Jr. The bullet that ended his life did not end the wisdom he has bestowed upon the nation.
The government officially celebrated the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. on Monday with the unveiling of the bronze bust of Aquino at the recently opened Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
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.
Jun 24, 2021 · Former Philippines President Benigno Aquino, the son of two of the Southeast Asian country's democracy icons, died in a Manila hospital on Thursday of renal failure as a result of diabetes, his...
He became the youngest senator in Philippine history at 34. His many achievements, despite his few years of experience, earned him the moniker, "Wonder Boy". His popularity was greatly due to his daring criticism of the Marcos regime. Ninoy frequently challenged the dictatorship.
Apr 20, 2009 · Benigno Aquino, Jr. (1932–83), popularly known as Ninoy Aquino, was a Filipino patriot and politician, considered the most prominent oppositionist senator in the Philippines during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos.
