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Article: PGMA joins nation in commemorating Ninoy's death.
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- Philippines News Agency
- Article date:
- August 21, 2009
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MANILA, Aug. 21 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo joined the nation today in the commemoration of the 26th death anniversary and martyrdom of the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino.
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said the President sponsored a Holy Mass in Malacanang this morning in recognition of Aquino's contribution to the restoration of democracy in the country.
"We join the rest of the nation in commemorating the death and martyrdom of Ninoy Aquino today," Remonde said in a press briefing in Malacanang.
He said the President, together with First Gentleman Atty. Mike Arroyo, watched "Ninoy Aquino, The Movie" at Bahay Pangarap late ...