‘Ninoy fought for what is just’ - Duterte

President Rodrigo Duterte heaped praises on the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on the eve of the latter’s death anniversary, saying the late opposition leader paved the way for positive changes in the country.

“History is witness to how Ninoy’s work as a journalist and a politician drove him to effect positive and meaningful changes in our society. Throughout, he fought for what is right and just,” Duterte said in a statement.