Benigno Aquino III Quotes

When my father was assassinated, I decided that I would not compete with his memory, but the priority would be to achieve his dream.

Benigno Aquino III

• Father
• Dream
• Memory
• Priority
• Compete

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• When my father was assassinated, I decided that I would not compete with his memory, but the priority would be to achieve his dream.

  

  Benigno Aquino III
  • Father
  • Dream
  • Memory