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Cory Aquino dies; Philippine people power heroineCorazon Aquino of the Philippines, who ousted one of the 20th Century's most corrupt dictators to become a global icon of democracy, died on Saturday after a 16-month battle against colon cancer.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Pinoys worldwide mourn Cory''s deathAcross the globe, Filipinos are mourning the death of former President Corazon Aquino and Philippine mission offices in several countries have opened books of condolences for the Aquino family. In ...
Philippines News Sunday, August 02, 2009Arroyo cuts short trip, declares Aug 5 holiday for CoryPresident Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is cutting short her visit to the United States so she can pay her last respects to former president Corazon Aquino, whose funeral is scheduled on Wednesday, a palace...
Philippines News Sunday, August 02, 2009Filipinos pay respects to AquinoHundreds of people in the Philippines have been queuing to pay their respects in front of the body of former leader Corazon Aquino, who died on Saturday.Mrs Aquino's body is lying in state at a Cathol...
philippinetimes.com Sunday, August 02, 20096 dead, 4 missing as tropical storm Jolina leaves PhilippinesAt least six people were killed and four went missing as tropical storm swept across the Philippine archipelago, the country's disaster-relief agency reported Sunday. The six, including two 4-year-old...
philippinetimes.com Sunday, August 02, 2009Philippine leader cuts short U.S. visit to mourn death of former presidentPhilippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will cut short her U.S. visit to pay the last tribute to former president Corazon "Cory" Aquino who died on Saturday in Manila after a long battl...
philippinetimes.com Sunday, August 02, 2009Thousands mourn ex-Philippine president Aquino(33 mins ago) Thousands of mourners paid their final respects to former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, lining up to file past her coffin in silent tribute to the ''People Power'' democracy lead...
philippinetimes.com Sunday, August 02, 2009UN chief voices sadness by death of former Philippine presidentUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his deep sadness here Saturday over the passing of former Philippine President, Corazon Aquino, the first woman to lead her country. Ban paid tribute to the for...
Philippines News Sunday, August 02, 2009Senatoriables for 2010 to bring back glory to old RP Senate* Former Sen. Eddie Ilarde - A member of the Old Senate, he is also a Lifetime Achievement Awardee for Radio-TV; was elected councilor, congressman, senator and assemblyman. An institution in radio-TV, after more than 50 years in the profession he still commands a big following in his radio program Kahapon Lamang. His qualifications and honesty are unquestioned. * Kris Aquino - Beauty and brains, daughter of a hero and a well-loved former president, articulate, graciosa in every way. Her charming ways can be put to good use in debates in the Senate and in pushing for the approval of her bills. * Korina Sanchez - Even when already married to Sen./Presidentiable Mar Roxas, she can find time to campaign and justification for a Senate seat. Her intelligence and charm are assets right away acceptable to the electorate. * Edu Manzano - Perhaps the most visible and likeable male model and TV host. His sensitive position as anti-piracy czar has proven his mettle as a leader and manager. As a L
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Cory inspires oppressed masses in Asia - Anwar IbrahimFormer president Corazon C. Aquino has inspired oppressed masses in Asia through her courage in the face of adversity, Malaysian opposition leader and former deputy minister Anwar Ibrahim said in a st...
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