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Benigno Simeó Aquino Jr. was born in Concepcion, Tarlac on November 27, 1932, to Benigno Aquino Sr., who was then a senator from the 3rd district and Senate majority leader, and Aurora Aquino [8] [9] from a prosperous family of hacienderos, the original owners of Hacienda Tinang. [10]
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).
He is the father of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. (November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983). [4] Ninoy Aquino campaigned for Dr. Jose P. Laurel and later Ramon Magsaysay for the presidency. In 1954, he became the youngest municipal mayor at age 22. [4]
Laurice Guillen as Corazon Aquino, the widow of Benigno Aquino Jr. who later becomes president in the film's conclusion. Like Rustia's performance of Marcos, Guillen's portrayal of Aquino was praised by Philippine media for her acting while also simultaneously heavily criticised for the inaccurate design of her prosthetic nose makeup. [1]
The son of two of Asia's most prominent democracy icons, "Noynoy" built on his family's legacy with a mission to tackle corruption, and saw is nation thrive.
On Sunday, August 21, 1983, opposition leader and former Philippine senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a former Philippine senator was assassinated on the tarmac of Manila International Airport. This served as a flashpoint which transformed the Philippine opposition from a small isolated movement to a massive unified crusade, incorporating ...
August 21 (1 pm) – Senator Benigno S. "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. was assassinated at Manila International Airport. September 21 – As the government celebrates Barangay Day/National Thanksgiving Day to commemorate the declaration of martial law , thousands of Aquino's supporters hold a "National Day of Sorrow" and call for unity in the ranks to ...
Corazon Aquino: No particular experience 12: Fidel V. Ramos: Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Secretary of National Defense: 13: Joseph Estrada: Mayor of San Juan, Vice President of the Philippines, Chairman of the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission 14: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo