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Statement: The Presidential Spokesperson on Ninoy Aquino Day
Statement of Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda
On Ninoy Aquino Day
On Ninoy Aquino Day
[Released on August 21, 2015]
It has
been thirty-two years since Senator Ninoy Aquino laid down his life for
his country. He came home to try to convince the dictator to restore
democracy to avoid plunging the country into a violent revolution. But
he paid for this idealism with his life. His assassination inspired
millions to fight against the dictatorship through peaceful means.
Today, these sentiments remain strong even among those who were not yet
around at the time, as history has seared this image of ultimate
sacrifice into our collective memory.
The
years between Senator Aquino’s assassination in 1983 and Ferdinand
Marcos’ departure in 1986 were characterized by the very values that the
senator espoused in his undelivered arrival statement:
faith, unity, and nonviolent struggle. His words—“the willing sacrifice
of the innocent is the most powerful answer to insolent tyranny”—rang
especially true in light of his assassination, and served to empower the
Filipino people during the revolution.
In honor of Senator Aquino, and in commemoration of his 32nd death anniversary, the PCDSPO has prepared a special page
which details his life and legacy. Among the contents featured on the
page are a comprehensive timeline of the senator’s life, infographic
maps on his fateful return to the Philippines, historical photos, as
well as essays and interviews on his character and influence. We hope
that the public will find these resources valuable, as we all come
together in solemn remembrance and reflection.
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