UP Ibalon Bicol: Posthumous tributes to President Corazon Aquino

Posthumous tributes to President Corazon Aquino

8/05/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

''She picked up the standard from the fallen warrior Ninoy and helped lead our nation to a brighter day.''---Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo

“We feel sad because who will defend us now that she’s gone? ... But with her death, the EDSA spirit returned and united us again” ----Makati bank employee Araceli Franco

“Oppressed masses in Asia, nay the world, touched their forelocks in gratitude to her (Aquino) for the inspiring example of her courage in the face of adversity.”---Malaysian Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim

“Former President Aquino was the symbol of a restored democracy in the Philippines and promoted friendly relations between our country and the Philippines.” ---Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso

“Cory Aquino was beloved by her nation and admired by the world for her extraordinary courage after the assassination of her husband, and later, during her service as president."--- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

“Maraming salamat po Tita Cory sa lahat ng tulong na ibinigay mo sa mga mahihirap ng Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Pasay City kung saan kayo ikinasal ni Ninoy noong October 1954. Ang aming parokya ay taos pusong nagdadalamahti sa iyong pagpanaw at nanalangin sa Poong Maykapal na bigyan ka ng tunay na kapayapaan at kaligayahan sa kanyang kaharian. Tita Cory di mo lang ibinalik ang kalayaan at demokraysya sa sambayanang Pilipino, mas lalong kahanga-hanga at mahalaga na hinikayat mo ang sambayanang Pilipino na bumalik sa Diyos sa mga panahon ng panganib, kagipitan at kasakitan. Pagpalain ka ng Poong Maykapal Tita Cory. Di ka namin malilimutan. Sa iyong pamilya kami ay nakikiramay at nanalangin.. Good bye Tita Cory. We love you.”---- Fr. Soc, SSP

"Ms. Aquino played a crucial role in Philippines history, moving the country to democratic rule through her nonviolent 'people power' movement over 20 years ago," Gibbs said. "Her courage, determination, and moral leadership are an inspiration to us all and exemplify the best in the Filipino nation." —--White House press secretary Robert Gibbs

“Salamat, sapagka’t kayo ang nagbalik ng tunay na demokrasya. (Thank you because you brought back true democracy).”---Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay

“She represented the best of the Filipino of the past and the future."---former Pres. Fidel Ramos

“Mrs. Aquino will be remembered as a beacon of democracy not only in she Philippines but also around the world." ----United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

"I came all the way from Isabela for several hours just to see Aquino's remains. Mahal ko ang dating presidente. Mabuti nandito na ako ng 1 p.m." ----Senior citizen Clara Taguba

”Former President Cory Aquino has demonstrated in the clearest terms that steep moral values and strength of character are what our nation need in times of unabated corruption and political and social decay,” ---Sen. Mar Roxas.

“She will be remembered not just an icon of democracy since she restored democracy in our country, but also because for being simple, humble and prayerful," Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco

“Para sa ina ng demokrasya, sulit naman kasi binigay nga ni Cory (yung) buhay niya para sa atin." ----Roman Rabina, House of Representatives employee.

“The Philippines has lost a wonderful leader who is widely admired in Britain for her courage and inspiration.”---- UK Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Beckingham

”The greatest honor you see is on the streets right now, a lot of people are going there” ----Sen. Richard Gordon

”Though suffering from failing health, she condemned the anti-democratic machinations of Mrs. Arroyo to cling to power beyond her term ending in June 2010. From her sickbed, she sent a powerful message of support to thousands of demonstrators protesting Mrs. Arroyo's Con-Ass scheme. She called it ‘a shameful abuse of power!’” ---National Democratic Front

"We will provide full military honors befitting a former President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief. This includes the firing of volleys starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, military vigil during the entire wake, flags on half mast in all camps and the offering of mass in all military churches." ----AFP public affairs chief, Lt. Col. Romeo Brawner

"Cory Aquino is what a true leader must be, honest and true at a crucial moment in the nation’s history.”----Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales

''Today our country has lost a mother.''---former President Joseph Estrada

“She was the template for the avenging daughter which we saw in Pakistan and Burma [Myanmar]. Secondly, she highlighted the importance of women to democratization.” ----Bruce Gilley, assistant professor of political science at Portland State University

“There are so many other presidents who are liars and thieves, but why did it have to be you?”---Filipina businesswoman Baby Dantes

“I can feel the pain, the loss of a loved one, so I am in prayer. If these two families reconciled, there will be a miracle for the Philippines” ---Imelda Marcos

“We will miss Tita Cory. All of us have lost a woman who stood bravely for freedom, unification and for bringing people together while her family lost a mother so my heart goes out to them.”--- United States Ambassador Kristie Kenney

"She was very much committed to helping those who are disadvantaged and her legacy remains. We're very sad for her family's loss but what she represents is an inspiration to the world.”----Stephen Anderson, Director for the United Nations World Food Program (RP).

(Photo Credits: AP/ Marquez, B; Malaya/ Daguatan, P; AFP/ Garcia, N; Reuters/ Torralba, A; AP/ Cheryl Ravelo; Reuters/ Torralba, A.)

RELATED BLOGS: Ninoy Aquino: undimmed, forever young & at play Posted by mesiamd at 8/22/2008; Pres. Cory Aquino's power of hope & gratitude Posted by mesiamd at 8/01/2009; Filipinos mourn the death of Pres. Cory Aquino Posted by mesiamd at 8/01/2009

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