Ninoy Aquino

Reveille by Ramon J. Farolan from Philippine Daily Inquirer   LAST FRIDAY, Aug. 6, Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV marked his 39th birthday. His last seven years have been spent in prison on charges that the average citizen would find difficult to understand and appreciate, considering that his co-conspirators in rebellion or mutiny cases have already been pardoned or released on bail. He continues to Read More …

by George M. Hizon from Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—In the early hours of Sept. 23, 1972, Ferdinand Marcos placed the country under martial law. Many lost their jobs. Most television and radio networks were closed down. Newspaper companies were padlocked. Thousands of people were imprisoned. Among those who languished in jail were opposition leaders Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo. Ninoy’s death Read More …

by Manuel Buencamino   I want to make democracy work, not just for the rich and well-connected, but for everybody.—Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino When people began talking about the rebirth of the Edsa spirit and a possible candidacy for Noynoy Aquino, cynics immediately suggested that he was nothing more than a lucky sperm. Lakas-Kampi stalwart Prospero Pichay said, “Noynoy’s greatest achievement is being the son Read More …

Aquino tops Luzon poll Villar far second, says SWS Philippine Daily Inquirer   MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has topped a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) in the vote-rich regions of Luzon, winning the nod of an overwhelming 50 percent of respondents and dislodging front-running Sen. Manny Villar who placed second with 14 percent, according to ABS-CBN. The survey was commissioned by Read More …

by Antonio C. Abaya from Standard Today Within ten days after Sen. Mar Roxas’ withdrawal from the presidential race in May 2010, in favor of Sen. Noynoy Aquino, a bandwagon of sorts is off to a creaky start. First to announce their withdrawal in favor of Noynoy were Pampanga Gov. Among Ed Panlilio and Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca, both contenders massaged by the Kaya Natin! Read More …

THIS IS VERY TOUCHING!  IT WAS WRITTEN BY NINOY AQUINO TO HIS YOUNG SON, NOYNOY, ON AUGUST 25, 1975 FROM HIS DETENTION CELL AT FORT BONIFACIO. After viewing and reading Ninoy’s letter, click the BACK arrow several times at top left corner of screen to return to Global Balita. Click here to view Ninoy’s letter to Noynoy  

THIS IS VERY TOUCHING!  IT WAS WRITTEN BY NINOY AQUINO TO HIS YOUNG SON, NOYNOY, ON AUGUST 25, 1975 FROM HIS DETENTION CELL AT FORT BONIFACIO. After viewing and reading Ninoy’s letter, click the BACK arrow several times at top left corner of screen to return to Global Balita. Click here to view Ninoy’s letter to Noynoy  

Source: www.animedimension.com Ninoy Aquino with his wife Cory Aquino  As we commemorating the 26th Death Anniversary of Ninoy Aquino today, 21st of August 2009 (He was killed on the tarmac of the then Manila International Airport that sparked the Philippines’ shining moment in history, “EDSA People Power Revolution”) let all take a look at his most famous and undelivered speech that he supposed to delivered Read More …

Source: www.animedimension.com Ninoy Aquino with his wife Cory Aquino  As we commemorating the 26th Death Anniversary of Ninoy Aquino today, 21st of August 2009 (He was killed on the tarmac of the then Manila International Airport that sparked the Philippines’ shining moment in history, “EDSA People Power Revolution”) let all take a look at his most famous and undelivered speech that he supposed to delivered Read More …

A Letter to a Friend This is personal letter written by Ninoy during his 71/2 -year stay in prison as a political detainee. It was addressed to his fellow senator, Sen. Soc Rodrigo. ——————————————— June 19, 1973 Fort Bonifacio 10:00 pm Sen. Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo PERSONAL My dearest `Monsignor’: I have just finished my night prayers, yes, believe it or not, I have been averaging Read More …