Today, August 21, the Philippines is celebrating the 25th Death Anniversary of our modern day hero, Benigno Aquino Jr. Ninoy as the Filipino folks call him, was shot on his head and died at the tarmac of the then Manila International Airport on August 21, 1983.
His death was led to a people power revolution and made the Philippines free from Martial Law under the 20-year presidency of Ferdinand Marcos. Up to this day, the mastermind of his assisination 25 years ago is still unknown. Although, there are a lot of speculations that it could be his political rival. Well, we don’t know.
We can recall what Ninoy said that “Filipinos are worth dying for”. Like our national hero, Jose Rizal, he fought for freedom and justice for the Filipinos.
After 25 years, has his death brings difference to our country? Do we still value the sacrfice he did for us? I was listening to the news the other day, and people were asked if they know Ninoy Aquino. Some said that his face is the on our 500-peso bill. Some said that he was the father of well known host, Kris Aquino. Other said that he was assasinated. But do we really know the essence of his death?
Looking at ourselves today, can we say that we Filipinos are still worth dying for?
Ninoy Aquino
August 21st, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Yes, Filipinos are still worth dying for otherwise like Sen. Trillanes and his group would not have staged a coup knowing the danger they faced if and when a physical confrontation broke out between his group and the military. But in this case there is onlf people like them.But were happy because there are remain people that is worth dying for. Despite the fact that Filipinos are stubborn, unconcerned with what is happening to and in the country, they are still worth dying for if only can back freedom they fought so hard just to get bah the Edsa 1.