Topic > The Philippine Hero: Benigno Ninoy Aquino Jr. - 4179

Ninoy's WifeOn October 11, 1954, Ninoy married his wife Corazon “Cory” Cojuanco Aquino, who later became the first female president in Asia. The Aquinos and Cojuancos are closely related families. Ninoy and Cory first met when they were younger. They met again while studying at Far Eastern University. After Ninoy's death, she took his place in his opposition. He led the People Power Revolution against Ferdinand E. Marcos, which brought democracy back to the country (Ninoy's desire for the country). The People Power Revolution, led by Cory, was the first bloodless revolution recorded in history. Ninoy and Cory 3. Ninoy's ChildrenNinoy had five children, Benigno Aquino III, Kris Aquino, Maria Elena Aquino-Cruz, Aurora Corazon Aquino-Abellada, and Victoria Elisa Aquino-Dee. His son, Benigno (Noynoy) Aquino III, later became president of the Philippines. Kris Aquino, his daughter, became an actress and television personality. II. Ninoy as Journalist A. Spoken Topics1. Freedom Being under martial law, led by Ferdinand Marcos, there were many limitations. Long before the Marcos regime, people were fighting for freedom. They fought freedom from other countries, equality, corruption and more. Freedom was the main thing that people fought and fight for