PH to commemorate 40th death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino on Aug. 21
by The Manila Times
Aug 19, 2023 10:34 pm
People pass by the monuments of former senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. and former president Corazon 'Cory' Aquino in Manila, on Saturday, Aug. 19 August 2023. The Philippines commemorates the 40th death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino on August 21 when he was assassinated at the then Manila International Airport upon his arrival from the US in 1983. His widow rose to power via popular revolt that ended the 20-year rule of president Ferdinand Marcos, father and namesake of the incumbent leader.PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO People pass by the monuments of former senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. and former president Corazon 'Cory' Aquino in Manila, on Saturday, Aug. 19 August 2023. The Philippines commemorates the 40th death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino on August 21 when he was assassinated at the then Manila International Airport upon his arrival from the US in 1983. His widow rose to power via popular revolt that ended the 20-year rule of president Ferdinand Marcos, father and namesake of the incumbent leader.PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO People pass by the monuments of former senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. and former president Corazon 'Cory' Aquino in Manila, on Saturday, Aug. 19 August 2023. The Philippines commemorates the 40th death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino on August 21 when he was assassinated at the then Manila International Airport upon his arrival from the US in 1983. His widow rose to power via popular revolt that ended the 20-year rule of president Ferdinand Marcos, father and namesake of the incumbent leader.PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO People pass by the monuments of former senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. and former president Corazon 'Cory' Aquino in Manila, on Saturday, Aug. 19 August 2023. The Philippines commemorates the 40th death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino on August 21 when he was assassinated at the then Manila International Airport upon his arrival from the US in 1983. His widow rose to power via popular revolt that ended the 20-year rule of president Ferdinand Marcos, father and namesake of the incumbent leader.PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO