She was elected president of the Philippines in 1986, unseating Marcos.

Aquino was charged with murder, subversion (intention to undermine legal authority), and illegal possession of firearms. Aquino's ambition to be president was never realized, however, because President Marcos declared martial law (a state of emergency in which military authorities are given temporary rule). In the Liberal Party, Aquino held variouspositions such as SecretaryGeneral and Vice President for Luzon.

As Marcos lost the trust of his people, the Philippine economy also fell apart. He introduced the "Tuwid na Daan" (Straight Path) campaign, which cracked down on corruption and increased government transparency.

Social Justice:Aquino also prioritized social justice issues, such as health care and education. Although he denied the charges, Aquino was found guilty and was convicted by a military tribunal, or military court, and spent over seven years in prison.

The mandate given to me was one of change. And yet it also awakened a remembrance of the values she stood for. He spent long hours examining the General Appropriations Act of 2009, and proposed key amendments to make sure that public funds were prudently spent. Meanwhile he married Corazon Cojoangco, with whom he eventually raised five children.

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. Aquino's death touched off massive demonstrations against President Marcos. He returned to the Philippines in 1983 shortlyafter the assassination of his father and held severalpositionsworking in the private sector. Aquino vigorously participated in Senate investigations on the abuses of government officials, and fought for justice for victims of human rights violations.

Aquino, then chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Government, introduced substantial amendments to the Cooperative Code to make it more responsive to the needs of the people for which the code was enacted.

Aquino joined the family in a period of self-exile until 1983—when they had to return to the Philippines after the assassination of his father.

AFTER EDSA

Following his return to the Philippines, Aquino served as assistant of the Executive Director of the Philippine Business of Social Progress, an institution that coordinates the efforts of private companies to help struggling Filipinos.

It stirred up the people’s yearning for a leadership that is honest and compassionate, and a nation that trusts and works with its government.

Immediately after her wake, people began to call on Aquino, urging him to run for presidency in the 2010 elections to continue his parents’ work. Aquino's opposition ended in August 1983 when, after living in the United States for three years, he returned to the Philippine capital of Manila and was assassinated (killed) at the airport.

Marcos promptly returned Ver to his former position.