Today, the country commemorates the 42nd death anniversary of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a special non-working holiday nationwide.
Aquino stood for democracy and fought for human rights during the dictatorial regime of the late Ferdinand E. Marcos.
VIDEO: Supporters sang Bayan Ko, an anthem of the 1986 People Power Revolution, at Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City, marking the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Martyrdom of Senator Ninoy Aquino Jr. 🫡💛🇵🇭🎗️
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WATCH: On Ninoy Aquino Day, daughter Ballsy turns emotional, thanks supporters who stayed
“To you, our fellow Filipinos, who joined us when being seen with Aquinos is not exactly in fashion during this time, thank you for being one with us today in remembering Ninoy Aquino, the man who dreamed the impossible dream, running where the brave dare not go, to fight for the right without question or pause, for the Filipino he believed worth dying for.” - Ms. Ballsy Aquino - Cruz. 🫡💛🎗️🇵🇭
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It wasn’t an easy decision to bring a giant to court, but it was PNoy's duty to protect the Philippines’ territory and its sovereign rights as the country’s President and Commander-in-Chief. On this day, seven years ago, he celebrated the historic ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in favor of the Philippines.
The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:7-8
“There is no greater nation on earth than our Motherland. No greater people than our own. Serve them with all your heart, with all your might and with all your strength.” #SalamatNinoy#RememberingNinoy#FaithMakesHeroes