Filipinas Heritage Library Presents The I AM NINOY Exhibit

The Filipinas Heritage Library mounts I AM NINOY, an exhibit commemorating the 25th anniversary of Benigno S. Aquino Jr.'s martyrdom from August 19 to September 28, 2008.

Benigno S. Aquino Jr., the man Filipinos remember fondly as "Ninoy," was born in Concepcion, Tarlac, on November 27, 1932. Ninoy was a leading opponent of President Ferdinand Marcos. He was the man who would have been president if Marcos had not declared Martial Law and forced Ninoy into exile. But when Ninoy returned to Manila after living in the United States, he was assassinated at the Manila International Airport.

Ninoy's death on August 21, 1983, struck a chord in the consciousness of the oppressed Filipinos, leaving them with a strong desire for freedom. His death was one of the pivotal events that led to the People Power Revolution of 1986.

Know more about Ninoy and the values he upheld through a display of photographs in these venues:

August 19 to 28 - The Alcove photo gallery, Filipinas Heritage Library
September 1 to 14 - Glorietta EDSA Mall (near Activity Center)
September 15 to 28 - Trinoma GF Exhibit Area (near Gift Gate)

For more details, please call 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-5594417, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.