MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is commemorating the 43rd death anniversary of former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on Friday, August 21.

Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday under Republic Act No. 9256. Government offices are generally closed, except agencies providing essential and emergency services.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority also suspended the number coding scheme in Metro Manila for the holiday, including Makati City.

The LRT-1 is operating on a shortened schedule. First trips from Dr. Santos and Fernando Poe Jr. stations begin at 5 a.m., while the last trains leave Dr. Santos at 9:30 p.m. and Fernando Poe Jr. at 9:45 p.m.

Aquino’s family also visited Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Thursday to pay tribute following the relocation of his memorial marker.

The marker was moved to a more visible area in front of Terminal 1, near the airport signage bearing Aquino’s name.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is also scheduled to lead commemorative activities for Ninoy Aquino Day.

Aquino was assassinated on August 21, 1983, upon returning to the Philippines from exile. His death became a major turning point in the opposition to the Marcos dictatorship and helped fuel the movement that culminated in the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.

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