Supporters commemorate Ninoy Aquino 40th death anniversary

Several supporters of the late former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. flocked to the Ninoy Aquino Monument in Makati City on Sunday to honor him a day before his 40th death anniversary.

Donning yellow outfits, the supporters held a wreath-laying ceremony and tied and distributed yellow ribbons at the monument of the slain lawmaker.

Tindig Pilipinas commemorated Aquino’s legacy and courage in opposing then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., calling on the youth to commit to the truth.

“And so, we call upon your generation to galvanize your strength find others who share a commitment to the truth, and like Ninoy, stand firm. Tumindig tayo nang sama-sama para sa kototohanan, at para sa lipunang gusto nating ipamana sa mga susunod na henerasyon,” the coalition said in a statement.

(Let's stand together for the truth, and for the society we want to pass on to  future generations.)

Akbayan Party, meanwhile, also urged for the "continued remembrance of our history, and the defense of truth and democracy."

"Remembering Ninoy is an act of defiance against fake news and widespread deception. Without memory, all that remains is a hollow democracy," Akbayan Party president Rafaela David said.

Aquino's grandson, political science lecturer Kiko Dee gave a talk dubbed "Historyahan".

Aquino was assassinated at the Manila International Airport, now named in his honor, on August 21, 1983. — DVM/KG, GMA Integrated News