EDSA to be renamed Cory Aquino Avenue?
Posted at 11/23/2011 12:59 AM | Updated as of 11/23/2011 9:59 AM
MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives is now tackling on first reading a bill seeking to rename Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) to Cory Aquino Avenue.
The plenary is tackling House Bill 5422 was filed by Rep. Rene Lopez Relampagos.
In his explanatory note, Lopez paid tribute to Aquino's contributions to the country's democracy, as well as the thoroughfare's place in the nation's history.
EDSA was the venue of the People Power revolution of 1986, of which Aquino is considered a heroine.
"It would be but a fitting tribute to former President Corazon Aquino, a woman of courage and valor, that EDSA, an avenue that became testament to the country’s love of democracy, be named after her," the lawmaker said.
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This is ridiculous!
Cory Aquino, did not do anything for democracy, anybody the people had chosen could have done that, and I must say they had chosen the wrong person who will lead us right after the Marcos regime. Because look at where we are now, a country led by oligarchs because of a constituion made by an oligarch.
It was the people of people power that gave us democracy. It was not Cory Aquino. Cory Aquino gave us nothing. She only gave us a constitution that favors the rich. I say we change the constitution and move forward. Forget Cory Aquino and her antics let us stop this illusion, that she was the one who gave us freedom. It was the people who deserved it, not her.
what a joke!
"Corazon Aquino, a woman of courage and valor" for someone who was hiding under the bed during a coup. Lets be real and not just kiss a$$. Since they are entertaining the idea, why not get really absurd and just call it President Aquino Avenue so we can call it PAA instead of EDSA.
Long long overdue
Stupidity is in the mind of the beholder. It is but fitting that we honor our lady hero by naming the avenue where we celebrated her life, and mourned and cried our hearts out upon her death. She's not only a WORLD icon of democracy. She represents what is a decent, humane, Godly, honest and sincere government for all of us. God bless you, Mrs. President!!!
Long long overdue
Stupidity is in the mind of the beholder. It is but fitting that we honor our lady hero by naming the avenue where we celebrated her life, and mourned and cried our hearts out upon her death. She's not only a WORLD icon of democracy. She represents what is a decent, humane, Godly, honest and sincere government for all of us. God bless you, Mrs. President!!!
Its about time.
Its a good idea to have it named after a woman who toppled down a dictator Marcos regime along this EDSA. If we have Diosdado Macapagal Avenue just because of then president GMA, who is now in big trouble with the law, then what is the reason why not Cory Avenue for EDSA? In contrast who among the presidents in all nation who has what Tita Cory did to her country? She should be remembered forever.
Other stupidity
If this ever happened, another Filipino stupidity. Please spend your energy in more important things like resolving poverty so may be the crime will be reduce. abnormal Nonoy Aquino.