Benigno Aquino Jr. Politician

Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. (November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Filipino Senator (1967–1972) and a former Governor of Tarlac. Aquino, together with Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, formed the leadership of the opposition to the government of President Ferdinand Marcos. Shortly after the imposition of martial law, he was arrested in 1972 along with other dissidents and incarcerated for seven years. In 1980 Aquino was permitted to travel to the United States for medical treatment following a heart attack. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport in 1983 upon returning from his self-imposed exile. His death catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, into the political limelight, and prompted her to run for President as member of the UNIDO party in the 1986 snap elections.Among other public structures, Manila International Airport has since been renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honour, and the anniversary of his death is a national holiday.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 27, 1932
Birth place	Tarlac , Concepcion Tarlac
Nationality	Philippines
Religion	Roman Catholicism in the Philippines
Date of death	August 21, 1983
Place of death	Ninoy Aquino International Airport , Parañaque , Metro Manila , Pasay
Residence	Quezon City
Resting place	Parañaque , Metro Manila , Manila Memorial Park
Education	Ateneo de Manila University Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City San Beda College University of the Philippines
Spouse	Corazon Aquino
Children	Kris Aquino Benigno Aquino III

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Office holder

office	Senator of the Philippines Governor of Tarlac Mayor of Concepcion Tarlac Presidential Adviser on Defense Affairs Vice Governor of Tarlac
other party	Nacionalista Party
party	Lakas ng Bayan Liberal Party (Philippines)