21AUG2018 - Holiday Today - Philippines

Philippines - Ninoy Aquino Day
Ninoy Aquino Day is a national holiday in the Philippines celebrated on August 21 every year. It commemorates the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr., former Senator who is regarded as the hero of democracy.
Ninoy Aquino was one of the leaders of the opposition to the dictatorial government of President Ferdinand Marcos. He served as governor of Tarlac from 1961 to 1967 and as Senator from 1967 to 1972. Aquino constantly criticized the Marcos regime, which eventually led to direct confrontation.

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