Ninoy Aquino Day

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Ninoy Aquino Day
Official nameCommemoration of the Assassination of Senator
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Observed byPhilippines
TypeNational
DateAugust 21
Next timeAugust 21, 2024 (2024-08-21)
FrequencyAnnual
First time2004

Ninoy Aquino Day is a

Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. was the husband of Corazon Aquino, who later became 11th Philippine President. His assassination led to the downfall of the 10th president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, on February 25, 1986, through the People Power Revolution. Since 2004, a commemoration ceremony is traditionally held that was attended by presidents Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Fidel V. Ramos and Benigno Aquino III
.

Unlike other dates reserved for

National Heroes Day
), the date is not a "regular holiday" (double pay for working nationals) but only a "special non-working holiday" (premium of thirty-percent for working nationals).

Background

Main article:
Benigno Aquino Jr.

Aquino was a well-known opposition figure and critic of the then-President

Filipino-American communities.[1][irrelevant citation
] Later, he planned to return to the islands to challenge Marcos for the parliamentary elections in 1984. Though some did not feel this was a good idea, he still did so in 1983. Upon returning to the Philippines at Manila International Airport (now renamed
1986 EDSA Revolution, catapulting his wife, Corazon Aquino
, to the presidency.

History

Ninoy Aquino Day Law
Congress of the Philippines
Long title
  • An Act Declaring August 21 of Every Year as Ninoy Aquino Day, A Special Nonworking Holiday, And For Other Purposes
CitationRepublic Act No. 9256
Territorial extentPhilippines
Signed byGloria Macapagal Arroyo
SignedFebruary 25, 2004
Keywords
Ninoy Aquino, Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos, Assassination of Ninoy Aquino
Status: In force

The holiday was created by Republic Act No. 9256, which was signed into law by President

Jose de Venecia. It requires an EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC) to hold activities in observance the day and shall be funded from the Budget of the Office of the President and from private donations.[2]

A commemoration ceremony was held at the People Power Monument which was attended by Presidents Arroyo and Aquino with her family, and government officials such as members of the cabinet, top police, and military brass.

The holiday was included in President Arroyo's program of "holiday economics", adjusting the observance of the holiday to the nearest Monday in order to boost the tourism industry with long weekends.[3] In 2010, it was moved back to its original date by Aquino's only son, President Benigno Aquino III.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Pimentel, Aquilino (August 20, 2009). "Ninoy Aquino: Man of Destiny, Hero of the People". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
  2. ^ "Gma Signs Law Declaring August 21 Ninoy Aquino Day". Newsflash.org. February 26, 2004. Archived from the original on April 26, 2004.
  3. GMANews.tv. August 8, 2007. Archived from the original
    on March 24, 2010.
  4. ABS-CBN News. August 11, 2010. Archived from the original
    on February 10, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2023.

External links
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