First Anniversary of Corazon Aquino's Death
- 14 years ago
About 2,000 people gathered in Manila on Sunday to remember former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino one year after her death.
The ceremony was attended by family and friends including President Benigno Aquino III, Corazon's only son.
[President Benigno Aquino III, Corazon Aquino's Son]: (English)
"However Cory Aquino was one extraordinary woman who in so many milestones in her life had already know how to make the impossible possible."
Cory Aquino is remembered for restoring democracy in the Philippines by leading a bloodless revolution in 1986 which ended the 20-year reign of Ferdinand Marcos.
[Rami Bitong, Student]: (English)
"She inspired every single Filipino. She has done every positive thing for our country and for that we salute her and we wish her in a better place."
Corazon Aquino died of colon cancer a year ago, her death sparking an outpouring of emotion that helped her son win the presidential elections in May.
[Bobit Suntay, Social Worker]: (English)
"I mean, who's to say what would have happened if Cory didn't die under this condition? But the most important thing is we gave this opportunity (Aquino as president) now and it's up for us to make the best use of it we won't know we'll have this chance again."
Aquino, who took office on June 30, has pledged to fix a large budget deficit, endemic corruption, widespread poverty and two long-running insurgencies by Maoist and Muslim rebels.
The ceremony was attended by family and friends including President Benigno Aquino III, Corazon's only son.
[President Benigno Aquino III, Corazon Aquino's Son]: (English)
"However Cory Aquino was one extraordinary woman who in so many milestones in her life had already know how to make the impossible possible."
Cory Aquino is remembered for restoring democracy in the Philippines by leading a bloodless revolution in 1986 which ended the 20-year reign of Ferdinand Marcos.
[Rami Bitong, Student]: (English)
"She inspired every single Filipino. She has done every positive thing for our country and for that we salute her and we wish her in a better place."
Corazon Aquino died of colon cancer a year ago, her death sparking an outpouring of emotion that helped her son win the presidential elections in May.
[Bobit Suntay, Social Worker]: (English)
"I mean, who's to say what would have happened if Cory didn't die under this condition? But the most important thing is we gave this opportunity (Aquino as president) now and it's up for us to make the best use of it we won't know we'll have this chance again."
Aquino, who took office on June 30, has pledged to fix a large budget deficit, endemic corruption, widespread poverty and two long-running insurgencies by Maoist and Muslim rebels.