The national icon of democracy and ex-president of the Philippine Republic, Corazon “Cory” Aquino died of cardio respiratory arrest. At the age of 76, Mrs. Aquino died at around 3:18 am, Aug. 1 at Makati Medical Center. Here is the statement made at around 5:00 am by Senator NoyNoy Aquino, …
Read More »Ninoy Aquino Day, August 21, 2009 is a special non-working holiday
August 21, 2009, Friday, is a special non-working holiday in commemoration of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr.’s death anniversary, declared as Ninoy Aquino Day (Republic Act No. 9256). Ninoy was assasinated on Aug. 21, 1983 at the tarmac of then Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquino International Airport)when he returned …
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