Maraming salamat po sa kalayaan na ipinagkaloob niyo sa amin. Sa lahat ng bagay na natutunan ko sa inyo maraming salamat po. Umasa po kayo na ang kalayaan na ipinaglaban ninyo kasama ang milyong Pilipino noong EDSA 1 ay hindi namin hahayaan na mabalewala na lamang.
Abby Pimentel Mostrales
8/8/2009 4:55:27 PM
I went down to 7-eleven that morning and after paying for my drink, the cashier gave me a yellow ribbon. I was aware that at that time, Former President Cory Aquino was already bedridden at MMC. The thought of the yellow ribbon puzzled me though. At the back of my mind I kept thinking, "Is she dead?". Leaving the thought behind, I pinned the yellow ribbon on my ID and went inside the office. Later that morning, I browsed my cellphone for the latest news. From there, it was noted that she is in a stable condition. All I could do is to sigh and say salamat naman.
The next two days, I went on with the regular pattern of my life. Sleep. Eat. Work. Sleep.
After such, my boyfriend texted me early in the morning before going to school, "wala na idol mo, patay na si Cory." I can't help but cry. The main fact that she died made me heartbroken and sad.
I was 5 when she fought for democracy. I was 5 when snap election took place. I was 5 then.
I was so young but since I came from a political family, it was not difficult for me to understand what's going on.
Durinng lunch time, my borfriend raised the issue about The Marcoses and The Aquinos. I sighted her bravety by saying any other woman would not run for the presidency after what happened to her husband. Instead, that woman would concentrate tending to her children.
President Aquino did exactly the same though, she thought not only of her children but of her country.
She is the true Gabriela and Joan of Arc of my time.
Watching the necrological service dropped my tears. Almost everybody spoke of her humility, courage and leadership which I believe every leader should possess.
Para sa akin, siya na ang pinakahuling matinong presidente.
SALAMAT SA KALAYAAN...
tsina
8/8/2009 4:49:14 PM
maraming salamat po!
Gracey
8/8/2009 4:45:33 PM
Alam ko po na nasaan man po kayo ngayon ay masaya na kayo kapiling ang inyong pinaka mamahal na si Ninoy.. MARAMING SALAMAT po sa lahat ng kabayanihan at pagmamahal na inialay ninyo sa ating bansa. Sa piling ng ating mahal na Panginoon alam naming higit kayong liligaya. Nawa po patuloy ninyo pong patnubayan ang sambayanang Pilipino kahit po kayo'y wala na. Ina ng demokrasya, Ina ng sambayanang Pilipino. Mahal po namin kayo! Maraming Salamat!
Caesar
8/8/2009 4:36:58 PM
Thank you President Cory for all the sacrifices you've made for our country. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Ellen of Dubai
8/8/2009 4:26:07 PM
Our condolences for Aquino family . I was part of EDSA 1 , and so sad was not be able to be a part of her burial.Although far, Mrs. Cory Aquino will remain in my heart and in jmy small way here in Dubai do good so taht every goodness i will do in memory of your loving mother.Thank you for sharing you MOM to all of us.
crizteenuh
8/8/2009 4:25:53 PM
i just want to take this opportunity to thank President Cory for making it possible for Filipinos to go out on the streets not for a protest or rally but to be together as one people for a peaceful cause. i don't know if i would be able to witness such event in my lifetime again but i sure am thankful that i was already able to witness one. you will always be remembered as one of the best leaders for you knew what it takes to be one. we will always look up to you... thank you.
Joyce
8/8/2009 4:23:11 PM
Thank you to Ninoy Cory and family. You inspire us and make us proud to be Filipinos. We will never forget you and what you've done. We will love you forever.
