Cayetano on Ninoy Aquino reference: No family holds monopoly on his name

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano (Photo by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano defended his references to late opposition leader Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., saying no family holds an exclusive claim to Aquino’s legacy.

In a lengthy social media post on Saturday evening, Cayetano clarified that he does not equate himself with Aquino or other national heroes like Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio.

Instead, he said he only identifies with what they fought for.

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