Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. (November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Philippine Senator and an opposition leader against President Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport upon returning home from exile in the United States. His death catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the presidency, replacing the 20-year Marcos regime.
His monument stands in the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo De Roxas in Makati City, Philippines.
