Coup in Philippines, President Assassinated
Reuters
MANILA -- President Benigno Aquino III was killed today. Amongst general discontent, he was accused of entertaining ties with the terrorist organization ISEA.
His own father, former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr, a long time opponent of the authoritarian regime of Ferdinand Marcos, was also assassinated in 1983.
Mr Roxas swore allegiance in front of TV cameras as the new President of the Republic.
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