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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.
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Jun 5, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ninoy Aquino, who challenged Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship and was assassinated in 1983. Find out his achievements, struggles, and role in the People's Power movement.
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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.
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A biography of Ninoy Aquino, the young and influential leader who was assassinated by the Marcos regime in 1983. Learn about his early life, political career, and activism against the dictatorship, as well as his detention and trial under martial law.
Jun 24, 2021 · The former Philippine president, who died at 61, was the son of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr and former president Corazon Aquino, both icons of democracy in the country. He took China to court over the South China Sea dispute, but faced criticism for his handling of corruption and poverty.
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Aug 20, 2016 · A revisit of the events surrounding the assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr, one of the staunchest opponents of president Ferdinand Marcos, on August 21, 1983. The article covers his self-exile, his return to Manila, his death, and the investigations and convictions of the culprits.
Benigno " Ninoy " Simeon Aquino Jr., QSC, CLH, KGCR ( / əˈkiːnoʊ /, 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.