Citizens share photos, memories of Cory
Posted at 08/03/2009 5:23 PM | Updated as of 08/03/2009 5:36 PM
MANILA - From public events to routine trips to the bookstore, in her roles as president and private citizen, former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino is always described by onlookers as dignified, gracious, and kind.
Here are some photographs shared with ABS-CBN by some of Aquino's supporters, both young and old, who consider themselves lucky to have met her.
Every day encounters
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"This photo was taken last November 7, 2002 during the visit of Pres. Cory Aquino in Letran, Calamba. It's an honor to have a 10-second moment with the former president." -- Maria Lourdes M. Madridejos, Bucal, Calamba City, Laguna. |
| President Cory is a book lover like me and I see her go to National [Bookstore] at [Quezon Avenue]. She gladly joined my cousins and me for a photo. She held me at the back. [I am the] one in [a] green t-shirt with my cousins MM and Mai." -- Jari Ocampo, Miriam Grade School, Quezon City. |  |
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"This was taken at the Luisita Mall in October 2007 with my Mom on the right side of former President Cory Aquino and her friends. Sen. Noynoy is the one wearing sunglasses." -- Chino Maglalang, San Fernando, Pampanga. |
| "A memorable moment with my idol (Tita Cory) that I'll cherish forever. This was taken after dinner with Tita Cory's team at the [rectory of the] Immaculate Conception Parish in Cubao during her support [move] for the impeachment of Erap (former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada). Thank you Tita Cory for all the good deeds you've done for the Filipino people! So proud of you! You're the best! You'll surely be missed!" -- Dada Cabale, Sampaloc, Manila. |  |
Public events
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"This is my picture with Tita Cory taken when she was campaigning for [Sen. Benigno] "Noynoy" Aquino [III] for Senator in the last elections in Laguna. Thank you Tita Cory, a woman of courage and strength with faith in God. I will always pray for you." -- Marie Capulong, Laguna. |
| "[Former] President Cory [Aquino] graciously receives several visting spring fellows of the Jefferson Fellowships (East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii) at her Makati Office in 2004. They met with [Aquino] two days after the [2004] election and they had a great time listening to her experiences as president and a private citizen.Tita Cory had a good time as well sharing with them the wonderful projects with non-government organizations and her life in America." -- Tita C. Valderama, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. |  |
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"This was taken at the Dusit Hotel in Makati on February 9, 2001 during the District Conference (DISCON 2001) of the Rotary International District 3820 headed by our District Governor Rustico Chito Recto. Madam Cory [was] our guest speaker during the plenary sessions. Nakikiramay po ang buo kong pamilya. Madam Cory is our idol in restoring democracy in our country and an epitome of honesty, sincerity and integrity in public service." -- Reynaldo H. Castillo, Batangas. |
As president
| "These were taken during the awarding of Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) in 1989 at the Heroes Hall Malacañang Palace. I am one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines awardees and I am so honored to be conferred [the award] by our beloved President Corazon Aquino. Tita Cory, paalam. We will definitely miss you." -- Glen Salgado, TRG Global Services. |  |
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"My first encounter with Tita Cory [was] when she went to San Miguel in Bulacan. After her speech, I approached and greeted her. [My second picture with her when I was sitting on her lap] was taken at Malacañang. I wrote her a letter asking to meet her again in person. Malacañang invited us to be her guest." -- Richard Paul Santos. |
| "Photo [was taken] during the oath-taking of cooperative leaders in Malacañang. It was during Cory's time when the Cooperative Code of the Philippines was enacted. And as a result, cooperatives flourished throughout the country." -- Rudy Dalangin, Quezon City. |  |
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"Me, my sister Sugar, and my mom Ruby (the first 3 people up front) were fortunate enough to meet the president during a trip to Malacañang Palace. I remember she stopped to talk to the both of us, even if she was busy. A photographer managed to capture the moment and it was printed in the newspaper the next day (Sunday edition of the Philippine Times Journal on October 13, 1991)." -- Honey, Quezon City. |
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Farewell
She will be missed. Now a big hole exists or the people to fill. Even in death, she was able to make an impact and spur the hearts and light the fire once again. May this final act of sacrifice destroy the apathy of the Filipinos and sow dread and fear to those who continue to do wrong in the country. May this event stoke the embers of change that we need to do for a better Philippines. Rest well Madame President. We will continue the fight for you.