NINOY AQUINO DAY

AUGUST 21

Ninoy Aquino Day is a national holiday in the Philippines observed every August 21 to honor the life and legacy of Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. He was a prominent opposition leader during the Marcos dictatorship and a symbol of the fight for democracy. On August 21, 1983, he was assassinated upon returning to the Philippines from exile, sparking widespread outrage and ultimately inspiring the People Power Revolution of 1986.