Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. (Nov. 27‚ 1932-Aug. 21‚ 1983) I. Background Benigno Aquino of the Philippines was a leading opponent of the rule of President Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989)‚ who governed the Philippines from 1966 to 1986. Aquino’s opposition ended in August 1983 when‚ after living in the United States for three years‚ he returned to the Philippine capital of Manila and was assassinated (killed) at the airport. Aquino’s death touched off massive demonstrations against President
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Arrival Speech of Ninoy Aquino I have returned on my free will to join the ranks of those struggling to restore our rights and freedoms through non-violence. I seek no confrontation. I only pray and will strive for a genuine national reconciliation founded on justice. I am prepared for the worst‚ and have decided against the advice of my mother‚ my spiritual adviser‚ many of my tested friends and a few of my most valued political mentors. A death sentence awaits me. Two more subversion
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The Life of Ninoy Aquino By: Alyssa Marie C. Narvadez Rizza L. Macabinguil English 1023 Prof. Ian Kent Guiritan December 12‚ 2012 Topic Outline Thesis Statement: Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino‚ Jr. is one of the most influential people in the Philippines even until the present because of his heroism. I. Introduction II. Early Life A. His life B. His family III. Political Career A. Significant event during his time B. Contribution to the government IV. Imprisonment A. Reason why he
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conclusion that Ninoy Aquino was indeed assassinated by one of his own military escorts as they descended the stairs. Here‚ I list the evidence that led me to support this claim. Evidence #1: The exit wound’s location For a bullet to make an exit wound in the chin‚ it must have be shot at an elevated angle. The people who were in the best position for this were the escorts. The alleged Communist-hired hitman Galman and the convicted soldier Martinez were supposedly waiting for Ninoy at the bottom
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My beloved countrymen‚ good evening. Over the past few months‚ a few topics have come to be the focus of public discourse. With the cacophony of discordant voices coming from many different sides‚ perhaps the subject of the Pork Barrel and DAP has begun to leave you confused. I am asking you for a few minutes of your time in order to bring clarity to these issues. You are all witnesses to the conflict taking place. On one hand‚ there is you and your government‚ to whom you gave the mandate for
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Inaugural Address Essay The American rhetoric of Presidents like Barack Hussein Obama and John F. Kennedy‚ who both served the United States of America are found in the corners of history. The inaugural speeches of Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy are given after reciting the oath of office as newly elected leaders of the country in the case of Kennedy and a second inauguration for the current commander-of-chief. The inaugural speeches of John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama are part of world
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Reaction Paper (Ninoy Aquino) Room #: CS 203 Time: 1:00-5:00‚ SAT Section: 98066 December 7‚ 2013 Benigno Simeon “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. is the most prominent Filipino senator of all time‚ for he showed his courage and nationalism. He was the one who served as an eye-opener for the Filipinos; he revealed the fraudulent conduct by the Marcos Administration. Even if he was condemned by Ferdinand Marcos and knows that his life is in danger‚ he remained faithful and strong to protect the rights
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TOURISM PLAN FOR NINOY AQUINO PARKS AND WILDLIFE CENTER I. INTRODUCTION The Philippines is one of the dream destinations for many ecotourists all over the world. Enveloped within an otherworldly landscape of sea and jungle‚ where large number of magnificent floras and faunas can be found‚ it truly is one of the few places of its kind. In that‚ it contains all of the major ecosystems that warm weather or tropical tourists look for when deciding on a vacation spot. It could be argued that pretty
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JFK Inauguration Speech Analysis The tone of Kennedy’s speech is extremely confident‚ driven‚ and determined with a youthful energy that lasts throughout. This is developed by his use of rhetorical strategies such as declarative sentences‚ antithesis‚ asyndeton‚ and metaphorical and formal diction. He also uses short paragraphs and sentences to his advantage. One of the most important rhetorical tools used in Kennedy’s speech was the use of declarative sentences. The inaugural address is the
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Alexander H. Stephens‚ Cornerstone Speech‚ articulates to the people of the inequality between the races in our country. The Cornerstone Speech revolves around slavery and was thought by many‚ that Negroes were inferior “Upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man”(Cornerstone‚1861). By presenting the Cornerstone Speech and the Lincoln’s Inauguration‚ it gives the people a view of how this country was onced runned by a fallaciously belief. By creating a new government in which
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