Cory Aquino: A woman of democracy
Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino. The plain housewife of the late Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. who was catapulted into Presidency in 1986 due to People Power Revolution. The 11th Philippine President. Asia’s first female President. A highly spiritual woman. Well-loved by many around the globe. These are but few of the many descriptions about Cory, a woman I so admire.
When she lost the 1986 Snap Presidential Elections against Marcos, the Filipino people cried electoral fraud and marched to the streets. She was instrumental to the end of the Marcos Dictatorship and Martial Law. She restored this country’s democracy.
It was during her term that the 1987 Constitution was approved in a national plebiscite. It was also during her term when the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law was enacted, among others. However, her presidency was beset by several coup attempts mostly instigated by RAM (Reform the Armed Forces Movement), a group of middle-ranking military officers. Still, she upheld democracy and didn’t go the Marcos way.
Twenty-three years after her first year in office as the country’s first woman President, Cory is now suffering from colon cancer and is clinging on to dear life. Her cancer was on stage 4 when it was diagnosed, according to reports. Healing Masses have been offered for her recovery by her friends, family, and supporters. Even Pope Benedict XVI sent Cory a letter when The Pope heard about her condition.
Her youngest daughter and popular actress Kris Aquino said in reports that their mother is in pain. Just a few minutes ago, I read an online article that says Cory called her family to her bedside in Makati Medical Center and that the former President was relaying messages to them through Kris. Her message: Take care of each other.
No doubt, she’s a selfless and loving mom - to her family and her countrymen. Now in her toughest battle, she got the nation to kneel in prayers without her asking for it. It’s because praying is one moral example that she has set all these years. May we not only pray for Mrs. Aquino but for what she has helped us restore and protect - our own country’s democracy.
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July 26th, 2009 6:45 pm
I obviously do not know this woman, but she sounds like an excellent role model for girls, and women everywhere. I hope she can find peace, and comfort, with her terrible illness.
July 27th, 2009 1:15 am
yes! once more she united the filipino people to a common goal. i hope she isn’t in so much pain. may GOD bless her and us. may we continue to believe in what ninoy has selflessly lost his life and what cory has stood for….
July 27th, 2009 7:03 am
thanks for sharing this piece of news rochelle, i am so behind with what is going on in our country right now, i am not aware that cory is sick, i hope for her best and for the ideals she also fought for to serve the best of her countrymen.
July 28th, 2009 1:26 pm
i too posted a yellow ribbon for her!
check my site out!
July 28th, 2009 8:05 pm
If i may say, PGMA has a lot to learn from Cory. Cory is well-loved by Filipinos because she’s selfless and she didn’t cling into power. PGMA is doing the opposite. I hope for the best for Cory. She’s an inspiration to many.
August 2nd, 2009 8:27 am
[...] Philippines is on a 10-day mourning period. Our well-loved former President Corazon Aquino (otherwise known as Cory or Tita Cory) peacefully passed away yesterday after more than a year of [...]
August 3rd, 2009 7:08 pm
si cory ang presidente na hindi kurakot. mahal na mahal niya ang mga pilipino at ang bansang pilipinas. condolence sa mga kama-anak ni cory.
August 5th, 2009 7:36 pm
i am nothing but im free and have freedom , thank you cory for restoring democracy of the country, democracy is your everlasting signature cory , no men can erase it nor shake it but it will be engraved of every heart of the Filipino people , because of you cory ,yes, im free and have freedom
August 7th, 2009 8:50 am
i give my Condolence to the Aquino family for the death of the former president Corazon Aquino. she is one of the worlds notable icon in the struggle for Democracy and Freedom.
August 7th, 2009 10:05 pm
Condolence to Aquino Family.
Thank you Pres. Cory Aquino. You did so much for our country, you fight for our freedom and democracy. You treated every filipino as your own children. You are a hero. Filipino people will never forget your legacy.
We love you & you deserve to be loved by your filipino people.
I hope for the best of Cory & Ninoy in heaven.