Yes, being an expat living in the Philippines, I "met" already two (Philippine national heroes). After Jose Rizal, THE Philippine national hero I "met" another one: former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., who, in the 1967 elections catapulted into the greatest adventure of his life, and taught the entire nation what it takes to be a real hero - and a true legend!
Ninoy Aquino taught us a lot of things:
- 1. Build a good reputation: Indeed Ninoy's track record speaks for itself.
- 2. Be a visionary: Ninoy was a public speaker in global history with the incredible gift of holding an audience spellbound for hours.
- 3. Don't take anything for granted: A mistake taken by many of us. Ninoy's campaign strategy has been really amazing.
- 4. Defend human rights.
And, for me, the most important:
- 5. Reach (really!) out to the people! Ninoy really knew he must get his message across clearly and direct to the people.
- 1. Build a good reputation: Indeed Ninoy's track record speaks for itself.
- 2. Be a visionary: Ninoy was a public speaker in global history with the incredible gift of holding an audience spellbound for hours.
- 3. Don't take anything for granted: A mistake taken by many of us. Ninoy's campaign strategy has been really amazing.
- 4. Defend human rights.
And, for me, the most important:
- 5. Reach (really!) out to the people! Ninoy really knew he must get his message across clearly and direct to the people.
I was blessed to meet his wife Cory during a state visit in Germany (during that time I was the Legal Head of the Philippine Community in Berlin!). Ninoy's wife Cory touched already (not only!) my heart.
Ninoy Aquino was being attacked relentlessly. His comment: Defend your honor!
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