Prez Cory passed away today, at about three o’clock in the morning. Let us pray for the repose of her soul, for strength for her family during this difficult time and for the future of this country that she loved so much.

Would you believe my mom was present in Edsa One even when she was pregnant then? I’ve always thought of my mom as a Cory lookalike. Both ladies have soft voices, they’re known to have minds of steel and hearts of gold. They’re both pious, graceful, gentle, lovely women.They both encompass the same values: compassion towards others, selflessness, piety, and wisdom.  There really is more to be said of women of refinement, of elegance.

Talo ng madasalin ang matapang. Ang Cory natin, nadaig si Hillary sa pagiging presidente. Hihi. To think this Lady Clinton really wanted the office Obama’s holding now. But then again, this is seeing things from a Pinoy’s perspective.

The religious Cory beats beauty queen Imelda and her theatrics any day for that matter.

Maybe that’s why I think highly of the color yellow. Not only coz it’s such a happy color but it reminds me so much of my dearest Mommy and in turn gives tribute to such a magnificent mover of the nation. I think all Filipinas should try to emulate the shining example as shown by Tita Cory, The Good Mother of our Country.

May the future of Philippine democracy shine as bright as the soul of the late President Corazon Aquino.

Here’s a video tribute made by Kuya Aldo’s friend, Fr. Johnny Go, sj.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOa1YR_dCZo&feature=channel

That is who she was to the nation.

Here’s something to show how much she was loved by her husband. This beautiful song was sang by Jose Mari Chan in his album, Constant Change. The lyrics below were of course, written by Pres. Cory’s dearest Ninoy during his incarceration at Fort Bonifacio on October 11, 1973 for their 19th Wedding Anniversary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQ83LttyD8

I Have Fallen In Love by Jose Mari Chan

I have fallen in love
with the same woman three times;
In a day spanning 19 years
of tearful joys..and joyful tears.

I loved her first when she was young,
enchanting and vibrant, eternally new..
she was brilliant, fragrant,
and cool as the morning dew.

I fell in love with her the second time;
when first she bore her child and mine
always by my side, the source of my strength,
helping to turn the tide..

But there were candles to burn
the world was my concern;
while our home was her domain..
and the people were mine
while the children were hers to maintain;

So it was in those eighteen years and a day..
’till I was detained; forced in prison to stay.

Suddenly she’s our sole support;
source of comfort,
our wellspring of Hope..
on her shoulders felt the burden of Life..

I fell in love again,
with the same woman the third time.
Looming from the battle,
her courage will never fade

Amidst the hardships she has remained,
undaunted and unafraid..
she is calm and composed,
she is God’s lovely maid..

For more info regarding our country’s heroine, please see http://www.coryaquino.ph/ca_website.htm