Sunday, August 30, 2009
Philippines: August 30
On August 30, 1896 the Revolutionary action in Pinaglabanan, San Juan and Governor General Blanco proclaims a state of war in Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, Batangas, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac: The eight rays of the sun on the Philippine Flag.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Philippines, August 23
On August 23, 1896, Bonifacio lead the Katipuneros in tearing their cedulas symbolizing their determination to take up arms and fight the Spanish Colonizers. It was known as the Cry of Pugad Lawin. On August 23, 1907, the next colonizers ban the display of the Filipino Flag.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Philippines: August 21
On August 21, 1971, Marcos suspends the writ of habeas corpuz after the Plaza Miranda bombing of the Liberal Party rally killing 8. Ninoy Aquino was one of the first to be arrested and imprisoned on trumped-up charges of murder, illegal possession of firearms and subversion without the benefit of the writ of habeas corpuz.
On the same date 12 years later, he was assassinated at the tarmac of the plane at the Manila International Airport upon his return from exile.
In his speech during the funeral, Jovito Salonga called Ninoy "...The greatest president we never had ..."
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