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Cory, from TIME to TIME

Posted on August 20, 2009 by bong

In January 1987, less than a year since she was sworn in as President of the Philippines, Cory Aquino graced the front cover of TIME Magazine as its Woman of the Year. In August 2009, a week after her death, … Continue reading →

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Cory’s Funeral Photos

Posted on August 17, 2009 by bong

TOGETHER with my ex-girlfriend, I attended Cory’s funeral on August 5. †It is not something we can brag about since we did not really do the whole stretch from Manila Cathedral in Intramuros to Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, ParaÒaque. … Continue reading →

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A twit of fate

Posted on August 9, 2009 by bong

UNTIL recently I have always been lukewarm about the utilitarian value of Twitter . †Although I have close to two hundred followers on one hand, and following about 200 hundred on the other, I couldn’t get myself to understand why … Continue reading →

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“The Filipino is worth LIVING for!”

Posted on August 3, 2009 by bong

Almost three decades ago Former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino was quoted saying this now famous line: “The Filipino is worth DYING for!” On August 1, 2009 at 3:18 AM, Ninoy’s widow, former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, First Female President of … Continue reading →

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A yellow ribbon tied from our words of love

Posted on July 31, 2009 by bong

THE outpouring of support for Pres. Corazon Aquino is heartwarming. †Albeit impersonal, the yellow ribbons we see all around us — in cars, trees, fences, shirts — are an unequivocal expression of love and gratitude to the simple woman with … Continue reading →

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