Research Paper

Submitted by: Maviel Ann A. Villarino VIII-SS2
Submitted to: Mrs. Linsangan

TITLE

The Life, Struggles and Victory of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino

DEDICATION

The Researcher wants to dedicate this to the people who help the Researcher to do this, to the people who always beside of the Researcher, to the people who always supporting the Researcher. Especially to the person who is making effort just to encouraging the Researcher. To the Friends of the Researcher who always help the Researcher.

The Researcher would like to dedicate this Research to the Researcher’s family that always cheer up the Researcher and to Almighty God for giving the strength and skills to do this Research Paper.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Researcher wants to give the dearest thanks to the people who support and help the Researcher in writing this Research. First of all, to the Researcher’s Parents who provide the needs of the Researcher in doing this, second, to Mrs.Linsangan for making the right from mistakes of the Researcher, last, the Researcher wants to give special thanks to the Friend of Researcher for always giving a support.

Of course, the Researcher wants to acknowledge the man of everyone, God.

CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM & ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION Many have said that “The Filipino is dying for”. As a citizen of this Nation, Filipino people must contribute to the Philippines in preserving the Democracy. Filipinos are interesting people and known for their hospitality. Benigno Sevillano “Ninoy” Aquino,Jr. (Nov.27,1932-Aug.21,1983) was a Philippines Senator, Governor of Tarlac and an opposition leader against Former President Marcos. Ninoy was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (NAIA) upon returning home from exile in the United States. Ninoy death catapulted his widow, Corazon C. Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the Presidency, replacing the 20-year Marcos regime. The Researcher choose this topic to widening their mind about all the sacrifices of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino,Jr. (Wikipideaph:History of Benigno Aquino)

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM This Research significant to the following:
How Ninoy Aquino did become a public servant?
What are the contributions of Ninoy Aquino to the Democracy?
What is his legacy to the Filipino people?
How did he manage his life in prison for how many years?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY The Researcher chose this topic, simply because of valid reasons and to satisfy the Researcher’s curiosity.

This Research will benefit the Researches by widening their mind about all the sacrifices of Ninoy Aquino. Also knowing why many people love and celebrating the life & contribution of the wonder boy “Ninoy Aquino” to our nation. The Researcher will enhance the participation how to hold the Democracy up lift to mind and heart to be proud of being a Filipino.

ASSUMPTIONS
Benigno Aquino Jr. was no stronger to Philippines politics. He came from a family that had been involved with some of the country’s political heavyweights (militant labor in the Philippines) Ninoy’s Grandfather served under President Aguinaldo while Ninoy’s Father held Office under President Manuel L. Quezon and Jose P. Laurel. Ninoy, being a Journalist, it also influences Benigno Aquino to purse his career to a public service.
After his assassination last August 21, 1983, Many Filipino people came to the funeral of late Senator to pay the last respect to Ninoy. The rally all over the Philippines spread just to let them know that the Filipino was very hungry to the real Democracy. Third world quarterly it almost 3 years after Ninoy’s dead, and then the “People Power Revolution” was held.
Ninoy Aquino’s monument beside the Philippine stock exchange building in Memorian,Manila International Airport where the senator was assassinated was renamed “Ninoy Aquino International Airport”.
Ninoy manages his life in prison with the help of his Ninoy’s family especially his wife Corazon C. Aquino. Ninoy’s faith in God helped him to surpass all the difficulties, the encountered in the prison for almost 7 years and 7 months.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
Anniversary – the yearly return of the date of an event, or the particular day which such a return is celebrated.
Assassination – the act of slaying in a secret; murder.
Candidates – one who offers himself, or is proposed by other.
Catapulted – to throw or launch by or as if by a catapult.
Despotic – absolute in power.
Prison – abuilding used to confine offenders or suspects awaiting trial or enemy captives.
Prominent – projecting, conspicuous, protuberant.

CHAPTER II
Survey of Related Literature and Studies

FOREIGN LITERATURE Ninoy manages his life in prison with the help of his Ninoy’s family especially his wife Corazon C. Aquino. Ninoy’s faith in God helped him to surpass all the difficulties, the encountered in the prison for almost 7 years and 7 months. Benigno Sevillano “Ninoy” Aquino,Jr. (Nov.27,1932-Aug.21,1983) was a Philippines Senator, Governor of Tarlac and an opposition leader against Former President Marcos. Ninoy was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (NAIA) upon returning home from exile in the United States. Ninoy death catapulted his widow, Corazon C. Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the Presidency, replacing the 20-year Marcos regime. The Researcher choose this topic to widening their mind about all the sacrifices of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino,Jr.

LOCAL LITERATURE

Benigno Aquino was born in Concepcion,Tarlac to a prosperous Family of Hacienderos (Landlords). Ninoy’s Grandfather, Sevillano Aquino was a General in the revolutionary army of Emilio Aquinaldo while his Father Benigno Aquino Sr. (1894-197) was a prominent official in the World War II. Japanese originated government of Jose P. Laurel. Ninoy’s mother was Dona Aurora Aquino-Aquino (who was also Ninoy’s father third cousin)

Aquino was educated in privates Schools.,ST.Joseph’s College, Ateneo De Manila, and De La Salle College. Aquino took his tertiary education at the Ateneo de Manila to obtain Bachelor of Arts degree, but he coreespondent to cover the Korean war for the newspaper. Because of Ninoy’s journalist Feats. He received a Philippines Legion of honor award nfrom President Elpidio Quirino at age 18. (Benigno S. Aquino)

CHAPTER III
Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations

SUMMARY

Benigno Aquino is the senator of Philippines who wants to be the Democratic country. Benigno Sevillano “Ninoy” Aquino,Jr. (Nov.27,1932-Aug.21,1983) was a Philippines Senator, Governor of Tarlac and an opposition leader against Former President Marcos. Ninoy was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (NAIA) upon returning home from exile in the United States. Ninoy death catapulted his widow, Corazon C. Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the Presidency, replacing the 20-year Marcos regime. The Researcher choose this topic to widening their mind about all the sacrifices of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino,Jr. Ninoy was no stronger to Philippines politics. He came from a family that had been involved with some of the country’s political heavyweights (militant labor in the Philippines) Ninoy’s Grandfather served under President Aguinaldo while Ninoy’s Father held Office under President Manuel L. Quezon and Jose P. Laurel. Ninoy, being a Journalist, it also influences Benigno Aquino to purse his career to a public service.

CONCLUSION

The Researcher found out that the life story of Benigno “NINOY” Aquino was so meaningful. Even if he did not become a President, for the Filipino he is more than a worth. He help the Filipinos how to seek & fight for the truth.

RECOMMENDATION

After the Researcher knew all about Ninoy Aquino, the Researcher recommended that read all about the life, struggles and the victory of Ninoy Aquino because Ninoy’s life is such a good example and a better inspiration to all of Filipinos. Because of him, Filipino have what called “Democracy” so let make Filipino move just not to waste what Ninoy brought for us.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Maximo V. Soliven “Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino: in the eye of memory” , Benigno Aquino biography, Mr & Ms. Publishing co., 1984, page 5-7

National Library of Australia, “BenignoS. Aquino” , a select biography : occasional biography” , NLA , 1983 p.6

Lois A. West “Militant Labor in in the Philippines” Public Servant, Temple University Press, 1997, pg. 24

Kathleen Hill “ Benigno S. Aquino Jr.” The heart and the soul, hilltop pub.co. 1984, p.151

Maximo V. Soliven “ Benigo S. Aquino: In the eye of memory” , the man the legend, Mr & Ms. Publishing co., 1984, p.81

Manuel Festin Morquez “The Grand Marquez” , The Grand Collision, Aquino vs. Marcos , Martinez , 1987, p.25

Bibliography: Maximo V. Soliven “Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino: in the eye of memory” , Benigno Aquino biography, Mr & Ms. Publishing co., 1984, page 5-7 National Library of Australia, “BenignoS. Aquino” , a select biography : occasional biography” , NLA , 1983 p.6 Lois A. West “Militant Labor in in the Philippines” Public Servant, Temple University Press, 1997, pg. 24 Kathleen Hill “ Benigno S. Aquino Jr.” The heart and the soul, hilltop pub.co. 1984, p.151 Maximo V. Soliven “ Benigo S. Aquino: In the eye of memory” , the man the legend, Mr & Ms. Publishing co., 1984, p.81 Manuel Festin Morquez “The Grand Marquez” , The Grand Collision, Aquino vs. Marcos , Martinez , 1987, p.25