There is no greater nation on earth than our Motherland. No greater people than our own. Serve them with all your heart, with all your might and with all your strength.
—Ninoy’s letter to Noynoy (Benigno Aquino III), August 25, 1973
Today, August 21, UPD-OICA joins the nation in commemorating the 41st death anniversary of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.
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- Rimban, Luz. (2013 Sept 22). “Forgotten details from an old story.” VeraFiles
- Romero, Segundo Eclar. (2021 Jun 25). “Ninoy’s letter to Noynoy.” INQUIRER.net