Marcos Points to Disinfo, Distrust as Threats to Democracy in Ninoy Aquino Day Message

Marcos points to disinfo, distrust as threats to democracy in Ninoy Aquino Day message

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., son of the late dictator whose martial-law government jailed Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. for nearly eight years, named disinformation and distrust as some of the threats to Philippine democracy today, in a message marking the 43rd anniversary of Aquino's assassination.

Marcos highlights Ninoy Aquino’s courage in death anniversary

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked the 43rd death anniversary of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on Friday by honoring him as an emblem of Filipino courage.In a statement, Marcos emphasized that Aquino served as a reminder of the steadfast courage of Filipinos to defend their principles and contribute to the nation’s democratic journey.“The memory of Ninoy Aquino reminds us of the courage of Filipinos to stand …

Marcos to Filipinos on Ninoy Aquino Day: Safeguard democracy, uphold freedom

Marcos to Filipinos on Ninoy Aquino Day: Safeguard democracy, uphold freedom

Marcos invokes Ninoy legacy in warning against disinformation, division

President Marcos on Friday invoked Ninoy Aquino’s legacy in warning that disinformation, division, distrust, and civic indifference remain challenges to...