Former Philippine President Corazon “Cory” Aquino has died. Cory Aquino’s death was confirmed 3:18 am today. Corazon Aquino was 76.She was the first female president of the Philippines and was Asia's first female president.
Cory Aquino died of cardiorespiratory arrest at 3:18 a.m. at the Makati Medical Center. She had been hospitalized there since June of this year. Her son Sen.
"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m. (1918 GMT Friday) of cardio-respiratory arrest," her son, Senator Benigno Aquino III, told reporters in Manila.
All Roman Catholic dioceses had started requiem masses for Aquino, after they held "healing masses".Meanwhile, the government declared a week of mourning for her death.
Former President Estrada said that lost a "mother" and a "guiding voice of the people." Aquino supported Estrada's removal from office in 2001, but the two supported each other to oppose amendments in the constitution since last year.
The Senate has also expressed its grieving with Aquino's death; Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who along with Fidel Ramos launched the People Power Revolution, asked the public to pray for her.
Minority leader Aquilino Pimentel served as interior and local government secretary during her administration had "mixed feelings" with Aquino's passing, saying ""We shall be forever indebted to Cory for rallying the nation behind the campaign to topple dictatorial rule and restore democracy."The Palace has declared a week of mourning and is now preparing a “state of funeral honors” for the late president. Reports said she had learned she had advanced colon cancer in 2008 but was too weak to continue chemotherapy.
Funeral arrangements and a memorial are pending. Corazon Aquino will be greatly, greatly missed.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Corazon Cory Aquino Died : death was Confirmed 3:18 am today
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Cory Aquino's selfless campaigning in 1986 to over throw the Marcos regime will be forever enshrined in the hearts and minds of her nation. as Her true legacy to the Philippines will be her undoubted success in presiding over a peaceful transfer of power in a region where no ruler had voluntarily relinquished control since 1964.A national and international symbol of “People Power”.