It's a small world, and even bitter enemies in Philippine history books have familial ties that bind
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They come from political families that have been immortalized as rivals in modern Philippine history, so not a few were surprised – or confused – when First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos posted photos of Kris Aquino’s children visiting her on Tuesday, July 9. A quick history lesson: dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos and slain senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. were fratmates who later became political rivals. Ninoy became opposition leader under the Marcos dictatorial regime, and was later arrested on trumped-up charges. He was assassinated in 1983, but up to this day, speculations that the senior Marcos had a hand in the killing remain alive.
Kris Aquino, the “Queen of all Media” in Philippine entertainment, is Ninoy and Cory’s youngest daughter, making Josh and Bimby their grandchildren.
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