Benigno "Ninoy" Simeón Aquino, Jr. (November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) wa
s a Philippine senator and a leading oppositionist to the autocratic rule of Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (now named the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor) upon returning home from exile in the United States. His death catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the limelight and the presidency, subsequently replacing the 20-year old Marcos regime.In Aquino's honor, the Manila International Airport where he was assassinated was renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and his image is printed on the 500-peso bill. The Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act (R.A.) 9256, declaring August 21st, the anniversary of his death, as Ninoy Aquino Day, an annual public holiday in the Philippines. Several monuments were built in his honor. Most renowned is the bronze memorial in Makati City near the Philippine Stock Exchange, which today is a venue of endless anti-government rallies and demonstrations.
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I'm watching a show on The Travel Channel about The Philippines. The host just ate balot. The proprietor of the balot establishment said that everyone in the Philippines eats it...everyone. Do you? Is it really that widespread?
hi amy!
i suppose MOST of the people eat balut here. i eat it yeah, but i just don't touch the duck. hahaha! but yes, you see the vendors everywhere. it's also considered to be an aphrodisiac.
hehe I don't think I'd want to touch the duck part either. It was a really interesting show, connecting to the past through various foods. :)
the duck part looks scary to me. i did try it before though, but you can really feel the tiny bones in your mouth. the yolk is my favorite part! you usually eat balut with salt. =D
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