Corazon Aquino (1933-2009)
My mother told me a few nights before former President Corazon Aquino died, that if it weren’t for “Tita Cory”, I wouldn’t be here. It was a long shot at connecting unexpected turn of events, but nonetheless not unworthy of remembering, as the nation now reflects on how the former President touched the lives of Filipinos and changed the course of the country’s history.
Upon assuming the leadership of the nation after the People Power Revolution, Tita Cory appointed Rogaciano Mercado to the Ministry of Public Works (now DPWH). Together with Minister Mercado was my mother who became his chief assistant secretary, appointed likewise by President Aquino. Through the prodding of a co-worker, who became an erstwhile matchmaker, she was introduced to a budding engineer who was then applying for promotion. And that’s how the relationship began.
Months later, Minister Mercado was dismissed by the President, but the relationship of my mother and father remained, even as my mom left the Ministry as well.
After watching some of her speeches and reviewing several articles written about her and her presidency, I wouldn’t say that I am a fan of Cory Aquino’s politics and ideologies. She was however, up to her last years, undoubtedly a woman of moral integrity and leadership. The past years saw how the former President marched and rallied with the people, despite her failing health, to denounce attempts at changing the Constitution and to denounce President Gloria Arroyo for the corruption that continues to plague her administration. At a time when the country is besieged by a morally bankrupt leader who is assuming the role of Cory’s fascist predecessor, Tita Cory’s presence, and the moral leadership she largely stood for, is something that will be missed. Rest in peace, President Cory.
Tags: Aquino, Cory Aquino, death, Gloria Arroyo, Philippine politics
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pres.corazon cory aquino is my presedint in myheart when im grade 3 i read the story about pres.corazon cory aquino im not trusting about that she is the mother of democracy today im trusting because im feel that what feel to the other people im supporting and trusting the last presedint i love you pres.corazon cory aquino and your family i hope i can see you in tv i love you???
nakikiramay po kami sa pagkamatay ni former president cory aquino hindi man po kami nakapunta
hello,im rose ann from caloocan city.13 years old pa lang po ako ngayon!2nd year po ng paaralang kalayaan national high school.isa po ako sa mga taga-hanga ng dating pangulong corazon aquino.wala man ako dito sa mundong ito nung siya’y namuno marami akong mga bagay bagay na nalaman tunkol sakanya.mahal na mahal po namin kayo pres.cory aquino!salamat po sayo!naging mabuti kang presidente ng ating bansa!at para naman po sa mga pamilya na naiwan na ni pres.cory nakikiramay po ako sainyo.lalo ka na po mrs.kris aquino yup,nakikiramay po ako sayo!alam ko po ang pakiramdam mo dahil ganyan din po ang naramdaman ko ng mamatay ang aking lola!pang-umaga po kasi ako.yun po ang oras ng pagpasok ko sa paaralan.pagka-galing ko po sa school,pagkatapos ko gawin yung mga bagay na dapat kong gawin nanood po ako ng tv.napanood ko po yung balita tungkol kay pres.cory.at napanood din po kita!sana po maka-move on ka po agad!fans mo din po ako!at sana po lumaki po yung baby mo nang maayos!ma’am.kris,inuulit ko po nakikiramay po ako!mahal na mahal po namin kayo!ma’am.kris,wag ka na po umiyak ng umiyak ha!papangit ka po niyan!hehe..napanood po kasi kita sa tv eh..iyak ka po ng iyak!namamaga na po yung mata mo.ma’am.kris mahal na mahal na mahal na mahal ko po kayo!lalo na po si ma’am.cory!WE LOVE YOU PRES.CORAZON AQUINO!PAALAM!MARAMING SALAMAT PO!mrs.kris wag niyo po pababayaan yung sarili niyo ha!nung namatay po kasi yung lola ko napabayaan ko po yung sarili ko eh..sana po hindi mangyari sayo yun.kumain ka po ng marami!basta keep safe na lang po!I LOVE YOU po ma’am.kris!=)
SALAMAT,PRES.CORY!
FORMER PRES.CORAZON AQUINO,WE LOVE YOU!MARAMING SALAMAT PO!PAALAM!
- rose ann -
hindi ko man alam ang kanyang mga kasaysayang naukit sa bawat puso ng mga pilipino….pero alam ko malaki ang naging impluwensya nyo sa mga pilipino…karangalan ko ang maging isang pilipino
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