Of course, this is a day for remembering, not only the man for whom this holiday was declared but also his assassination and what it triggered and ultimately led to. When the former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. landed at the then Manila International Airport on Aug. 21, 1983, and was shot in the head as he disembarked from China Airlines Flight 811, his native land was in the doldrums, having been vised in Ferdinand Marcos’
“F**K YOU BOY” and “POKx2” are graffiti texts that wouldn’t look out of place on a sidewalk wall marked with the warning “Bawal umihi dito.” But that graffiti was definitely out of place, almost sacrilegious, inside the now decrepit Aviation Security Command (Avsecom) van where it is believed Benigno “Ninoy”
We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.
