President Marcos has marked the 42nd death anniversary of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., framing the commemoration as a moment of reflection and reconciliation. “The commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day brings to light a chapter in our nation’s shared story that continues to echo across...
From being a correspondent of The Manila Times who covered the Korean War in the early fifties, Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino, Jr. became the youngest elected town mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac; then the youngest governor of Tarlac province; and catapulted himself to national politics as the youngest...
“A symbol of courage and conviction.” This is how many young Filipinos today remember the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., who, on Aug. 21, 1983, was assassinated at the airport tarmac moments after his arrival in Manila. As the nation commemorates Ninoy’s 42nd death anniversary,...
The nation will commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. this year with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Parañaque City. In a statement issued Tuesday, August 19, the National Historical...
Private sector workers are set to receive additional pay for reporting on Ninoy Aquino Day, Aug. 21, and National Heroes Day, Aug. 25, under the holiday pay guidelines issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said President Ferdinand...
By CECILIA GUIDOTE-ALVAREZ Director, Earthsavers UNESCO Artist for Peace, Magsaysay Outstanding Asian Artist Laureate 2022 LaMaMa Global Artist Awardee, NYC The celebration of Peace and Freedom Week begins on Aug. 21 with commemoration of the martyrdom of Ninoy Aquino and culminating with the...
Today, Aug. 21, the country commemorates Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Day to honor the life and legacy of a man whose unwavering commitment to democracy and freedom left an indelible mark on the nation. Ninoy Aquino’s ultimate sacrifice in promoting democracy and fighting for freedom continues to...
LATE SENATOR BENIGNO 'NINOY; AQUINO JR. An icon of change. This is how most Filipinos of today remember the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. for his death sparked the nation’s desire to reclaim its once-lost democracy. Forty-one years after his assassination on the tarmac of the...
The family of the late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. said that moving the day meant to commemorate his death does not change what he did for the country. The late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (file photo) The family's statement was in response to President Marcos' Proclamation No. 665...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Facebook) Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman reminded the government that movable holidays should be proclaimed six months prior to actual holiday, as he stressed that changing the date of Ninoy Aquino Day from...
Filipinos are up for a four-day long weekend after President Marcos moved the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21, Wednesday, to Aug. 23, Friday. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and the late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (File photos) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin...
Two holidays, including one long weekend, await Filipinos this month of August. File photos Based on Proclamation No. 368 that Malacañang issued in October last year, the two holidays for August are: August 21 (Wednesday): Ninoy Aquino Day August 26 (Monday): National Heroes Day Early this year,...
