Remembering Ninoy and Cory

Filipinos came out in droves to bid farewell to ex President Cory Aquino. On August 21, the churches and streets were literally seas of yellow-shirted Filipinos humbly paying their respects to Ninoy and Cory Aquino.

An Outpouring of Love in the Philippines

August 21st 2009
This does not pretend to be a travel blog. But I feel compelled to write about this. Some of you may have visited Manila this August 2009, and may have wondered about the recent events. This is our story. Today marks the 26th death anniversary of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. , whom many believed to be the only man who could have beaten the country's dictator for 20 years, Ferdinand Marcos. N ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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