- Senator of the Philippines (1967-1972)
- Governor of Tarlac (1961-1967)
- Presidential Advisor on Defense Affairs (1949-1954)
- Assassinated at Manila airport (which now bears his name) in 1983
- Ninoy Aquino Day is celebrated August 21 in his honor
- Father of current Philippines President Benigno Aquino III
IVLP ’60
Governor, Tarlac Province