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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Corazon

A few hours from now, August 5, 2009, former Philippine President Corazon “Cory” Aquino will be laid to rest. She lost her battle against cancer last Saturday.

Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was the 11th President of the Philippines, serving from 1986 to 1992. She was the first female president of the Philippines and was Asia's first female president. More here.

I may not have followed her political career religiously but I can say that she is one of the most loved Presidents my country ever had. Recently, the outpouring support to the Aquino family as shown on media brings back memories to times of former senator and her husband Ninoy Aquino’s assassination and burial and EDSA 1 People Power revolution, the very moment where she became an icon of democracy. It was yellow all over then. It is a yellow Philippines once again.

Yes, yellow is Corazon Aquino’s color.


corazon

chased by grave spotlight
survived a mud-caked kingdom
unfading yellow


President Cory, thank you for being a mother to the Filipinos especially when we needed one during those hard times. Rest in peace now, Ninoy’s arms are patiently waiting for your arrival.

/totomai
08/05/09
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28 comments:

  1. betchaiAugust 5, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    you have a wonderful tribute for Pres Cory John, love your choice of picture and the verse you wrote for her.

    Cory left us peacefully, just as how she inspired us to dwell in peace.

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  2. totomaiAugust 5, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks ms Beth, yup today is her last day in the world

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Goodbye Madame Pres. Cory. Thank you very much...

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  4. totomaiAugust 5, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    she will be remembered :-)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    she's now in a happy place...

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  6. Fried ToastAugust 5, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Like Betchai said, a very nice tribute.

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  7. totomaiAugust 5, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    @Pot, yes with Ninoy

    @Martin, thanks

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  8. alaineAugust 5, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    uy..haha.. naalala ko sabi ng papa ko pumunta daw kami sa edsa revolution nun..wala kong kamalay malay nun hahaha..

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  9. totomaiAugust 5, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    haha kala ko naalala mo si papa mo kasi kaedad ko haha

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  10. Dear HirayaAugust 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    I agree when you said that she's one of the most loved President of the Philippines... sa mga supporters niya pa lang, grabe! ang daming tao!

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  11. totomaiAugust 8, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    @fjordz oo nga e.... i think she is the most loved President siguro

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  12. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Very nice picture and tribute to the President of the Philippines...

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  13. EbieAugust 9, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Hello, Totomai, I first saw your blog thru Betchai. I have admired your photography. You captured the yellow flower well. And I am Filipino, too!

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  14. totomaiAugust 9, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    @guild, thanks

    @Ebie, Hi Kabayan. Ms Beth is one of my loved professors in La Salle. Thanks

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  15. CarverAugust 10, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Wonderful tribute and beautiful flowers.

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  16. totomaiAugust 10, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    thanks Carver

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  17. Luiz Santilli JrAugust 10, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    Wonderful flower

    Hope you make a reference about TODAY'S FLOWERS on your next post!

    Luiz
    TF Manager

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  18. totomaiAugust 10, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    i did already Luiz :-)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    It's rare these days to find a statesperson so respected and loved. Beautiful words and photography.

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  20. Pat - ArkansasAugust 10, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    A lovely tribute to a wonderful woman. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and the beautiful yellow flower.

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  21. Tammie LeeAugust 10, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    This is a lovely and tender tribute~

    Spirithelpers

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  22. totomaiAugust 10, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    @Kitty, she is well-loved by most Filipinos

    @Pat, Tammie and Marju, thanks.

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  23. mimiAugust 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    i love your tribute flowers to my beloved President Cory Aquino, i salute you for the gesture you shared to all the filipinos.

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  24. totomaiAugust 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Thanks Mimi, im Filipino too :-)

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  25. MinieAugust 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    love your yellow flower tribute to madam president cory aquino.

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  26. totomaiAugust 10, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks Minie :D

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  27. DeniseinVAAugust 11, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Your beautiful photo and post is a wonderful tribute to this great lady. Rest in Peace Madame President.

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  28. totomaiAugust 11, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Thanks Denise

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