Farewell, Tita Cory.

Today the Philippine Nation and the rest of the world mourns the loss of the country’s icon of democracy and symbol of peace, former President Corazon C. Aquino, who passed away at 3:18 on August 1, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.

I was only 7 years old when the former president waged the reknowned bloodless People Power Revolution. I did not really understand much of what was happening back then, but as my family tells me, that was one of the most amazing times in our country’s history.

From a simple housewife to the first female president of the country, Cory Aquino was an inspiration to many women in the world. Often dressed in yellow, she became a symbol of an empowered woman.

Though she was no longer in power, she remained faithful in service to the Philippines. She was always a pillar of strength and faith to the nation who continued and still continues to struggle for justice, equality and peace.

Farewell, Tita Cory. Thank you for being an incredible woman for our country. Rest in Peace with our great Lord, who, undoubtedly, will welcome you with open arms.

photo credits: Lilen Uy, taken from http://www.pcij.org/i-report/edsa20/cory-aquino.html

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