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Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr., QSC, CLH, KGCR [1] [2] [3] [4] (/ 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 apron of Manila International Airport (now named Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor).
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.
Even when imprisoned and in self-exile, Ninoy remained steadfast in his beliefs until he was ultimately assassinated. In this exhibit, 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 27, 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.
Aug 19, 2022 · O n an August afternoon in 1983, a passenger jet carrying Philippine Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. landed in Manila. The popular politician was returning from self-imposed exile in Boston...
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 21, 1986 · Now that her husband, known to Filipinos as Ninoy, has succeeded posthumously, through his widow, in ousting Mr. Marcos, his symbolism as a national martyr has been evolving.
Ninoy Aquino Day: Remembering The Icon As A Catalyst For Democracy | Tatler Asia. Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. was a staunch supporter of democracy. In his demise, the Filipino people's courage and hope blazed anew.
