What if Ninoy Aquino is still alive?

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(Ninoy Aquino)

Room #: CS 203
Time: 1:00-5:00, SAT
Section: 98066

December 7, 2013

Benigno Simeon “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. is the most prominent Filipino senator of all time, for he showed his courage and nationalism. He was the one who served as an eye-opener for the Filipinos; he revealed the fraudulent conduct by the Marcos Administration. Even if he was condemned by Ferdinand Marcos and knows that his life is in danger, he remained faithful and strong to protect the rights of all the citizens in the Philippines. Ninoy was known for his saying; “The Filipinos are worth dying for”, he died bearing this kind of belief, a man who is strong-willed and willing to sacrifice his own life for the sake of Filipinos. One question awakens “What if Ninoy is still alive at this present time?”

Sometimes I do wonder “What if Ninoy is still alive?” ”What will happen to the Philippines?”. I have the idea of having Ninoy Aquino as our president and everything will be in order, I also imagine that our country will be prosperous. Less crime and corruption can be attained because I believe that he will be a powerful official who can influence all Filipinos like what he did before, I think that the citizens will have high respect for him because he was able to make a change. But on the video that the class had seen Ninoy said that he is not interested anymore in becoming the president at that moment he just wants the Filipinos to see and feel the freedom and exercise their rights. I think if ever Ninoy will be alive at this point he will establish charities that will help all those who are poor and active in participating in organizations that will promote well-being. I also think that he will remain simple and guide his son to effectively rule the country. How I wish that he’s still alive so that he can see the state of our country, I think he will be disappointed in us because we have failed to become a responsible person in this nation, but maybe he will try to do something in solving the issues that we are experiencing because he is a man who can’t stand being quiet and just leaving the problems unsolved.

Ninoy Aquino is a great role model for all of the Filipinos. He contributed a lot in the development of our country so alive or not, Ninoy Aquino will be remembered by his remarkable deeds. He is a man who died with no regrets because he believed that we are worth dying for. No words can fully express how much gratitude we should regard for him.