I am a hero. I do what I believe is right. I do what I believe is good. I fight for justice. I fight for freedom. I am a hero. In a big way, in a small way. In my own way. I am a hero. I am Ninoy.
Twenty-five years ago, a man named Ninoy Aquino fought nobly for a cause he believed in. He was a man who believed in heroism, in justice, in freedom, and he committed his life to upholding these values in a manner he thought would be for the greater good.
This man Ninoy lived bravely. And in his conviction and courage, he died a hero.
Beginning August 21, 2008, we commemorate the 25th death anniversary of past Sen. Ninoy Aquino, a man who battled against repression during the Marcos regime. His fatality roused the Filipino people, who were once discouraged and terrified by the military rule, to march in the streets and shout for justice and freedom. He must be the source of pride, courage, and inspiration of the Filipino.
This celebration reminds us to take personal and communal duties as citizens on bringing justice and authentic freedom for which Ninoy surrendered his life. We must continue our struggle for the development of our nation. We should not lose hope for our country. We should prove the whole world that our heroes, like Ninoy, did not die for nothing.
Let us show the world that, truly, “the Filipino is worth dying for.”
“I could have opted to seek political asylum in America, but I feel it is my duty, as it is the duty of every Filipino, to suffer with his people especially in time of crisis. I never sought nor have I been given any assurances, or promise of leniency by the regime. I return voluntarily armed only with a clear conscience and fortified in the faith that in the end, justice will emerge triumphant.”
Twenty-five years ago, a man named Ninoy Aquino fought nobly for a cause he believed in. He was a man who believed in heroism, in justice, in freedom, and he committed his life to upholding these values in a manner he thought would be for the greater good.This man Ninoy lived bravely. And in his conviction and courage, he died a hero.
Beginning August 21, 2008, we commemorate the 25th death anniversary of past Sen. Ninoy Aquino, a man who battled against repression during the Marcos regime. His fatality roused the Filipino people, who were once discouraged and terrified by the military rule, to march in the streets and shout for justice and freedom. He must be the source of pride, courage, and inspiration of the Filipino.This celebration reminds us to take personal and communal duties as citizens on bringing justice and authentic freedom for which Ninoy surrendered his life. We must continue our struggle for the development of our nation. We should not lose hope for our country. We should prove the whole world that our heroes, like Ninoy, did not die for nothing.
Let us show the world that, truly, “the Filipino is worth dying for.”“I could have opted to seek political asylum in America, but I feel it is my duty, as it is the duty of every Filipino, to suffer with his people especially in time of crisis. I never sought nor have I been given any assurances, or promise of leniency by the regime. I return voluntarily armed only with a clear conscience and fortified in the faith that in the end, justice will emerge triumphant.”
- Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr.
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