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Tuesday, August 4, 2009



"I'd rather die a meaningful death than live a meaningless life.."
-Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino
1933-2009

Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was the 11th President of the Philippines, serving from 1986 to 1992. She was the first female president of the Philippines and was Asia's first female president.

A self-proclaimed "plain housewife", Aquino was married to Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. (1932–1983), a leading figure in the political opposition against the autocratic rule of President Ferdinand Marcos. After her husband was assassinated upon his return from exile in the United States on August 21, 1983, Aquino, who had no prior political experience, became a focal point and unifying force of the opposition against Marcos. She was drafted to run against Marcos in the 1986 snap presidential elections. After Marcos was proclaimed the winner despite widespread reports of electoral fraud, Aquino was installed as President by the peaceful 1986 People Power Revolution.

President Aquino led the transition back to democracy, with the ratification and enactment of a new permanent constitution in February 1987. Progress was made in revitalizing democratic institutions and respect for civil liberties, but Aquino's administration was also viewed as weak and fractious, and a return to full political stability and economic development was hampered by several attempted coups staged by disaffected members of the Philippine military. Aquino died on August 1, 2009 at 3:18 a.m. after suffering from colon cancer.

--Obviously, I hadn't gotten the chance to experience the time of Pres. Cory's presidencial period. I was curious, so I asked my mom, "Ma, Is Pres. Cory that important? I mean, I know she's the former president and all, but what are her contributions to our country?" then my mom somehow scolded me and said, "her contributions, you say?" she paused. "She's known as the mother of democracy 'cause she started the form of government our country's having now. and if it wasn't for her, Marcos would still be leading the country. and can you imagine what our country would be up to now if he keeps on doing everything his own way and not minding the concerns of the citizens? Pres. Cory restored everything back to its own place, and even implented PEACE in our country. That's how important she is.."

What mother said to me made me realize the importance of former Pres. Corazon Aquino. I should be thankful for her good doings she has done to our country. All in all, Tita Cory is a leader, an inspiration, a wife, and a MOTHER.
R.i.P, Tita Cory! YOU'LL ALWAYS BE ALiVE iN OUR HEARTS! LABAN!!♥


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