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It is a national holiday in the Philippines celibrate annually on August 21.This is a Special Non-Working Holiday in reference to the Republic Act 9256,dated February 25, 2004.
This day celibrate in order to commemorate the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino, Jr.
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. treated as the hero of democracy in the country.
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All over Philippines
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Ninoy was a well-known opposition figure. Due to his stances, he was later imprisoned for about eight years after martial law was declared in the country.
Aquino remained in prison,but continued to fight for democracy in the country and against the oppression of the Filipino people.
Returning to the Philippines
after three years from United States, Aquino was shot in the head and killed on August 21, 1983 at the Manila International Airport.After his death Manila International Airport renamed as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honour.
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A ceremony was held at the People Power Monument which was attended by Presidents Arroyo and the Aquino family, and government officials such as members of the cabinet, top police, and military brass.
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Wikipedia : Ninoy Aquino Day
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See the dates on which Ninoy Aquino Day is celebrated :
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Ninoy Aquino Day
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| 2005 |
August |
21 |
Sunday |
| 2006 |
August |
21 |
Monday |
| 2007 |
August |
21 |
Tuesday |
| 2008 |
August |
18 |
Monday |
| 2009 |
August |
21 |
Friday |
| 2010 |
August |
23 |
Monday |
| 2011 |
August |
21 |
Sunday |
| 2012 |
August |
21 |
Tuesday |
| 2013 |
August |
21 |
Wednesday |
| 2014 |
August |
21 |
Thursday |
| 2015 |
August |
15 |
Saturday |
| 2015 |
August |
21 |
Friday |
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