MAKE AUGUST 1 – CORAZON AQUINO DAY !
The whole nation expresses grief for the passing away of former President Corazon C. Aquino last August 1.
Literally, thousands of Filipinos have gone to see her remains at La Salle Greenhills despite the horrendous traffic of EDSA and the heavy rains that have poured down for days now.
Her passing came at a time when the people were in search of heroes – laders who had the integrity and sincerity of heart, character traits that seem hard to find in our present crop of politicians and would be Presidents.
Her legacy should never be forgotten.
Quite ironic was the fact that her husband, Ninoy Aquino who was assassinated in 1983, died also during the month of August – August 21 to be exact.
August 21 has been for many years recognized as an official national holiday.
President Aquino’s invaluable contributions and sacrifices for the country warrant I believe the same respect and recognition a genuine stateswoman deserves.
For anyone reading this blog post, especially those in the Philippine government right now, together let us help make August 1 be declared –
CORAZON AQUINO DAY
That’s the least we could do for a woman who gave so much for a people her husband believed was “worth dying for”.
May her example be shared for all future generations to remember and learn from. May such learning help us grow and mature into a kinder, more just, morally upright and selfless people. So that the Filipino will not only be truly worthy of sacrificing one’s life for, but shall also be equally worth - serving and living for!
Literally, thousands of Filipinos have gone to see her remains at La Salle Greenhills despite the horrendous traffic of EDSA and the heavy rains that have poured down for days now.
Her passing came at a time when the people were in search of heroes – laders who had the integrity and sincerity of heart, character traits that seem hard to find in our present crop of politicians and would be Presidents.
Her legacy should never be forgotten.
Quite ironic was the fact that her husband, Ninoy Aquino who was assassinated in 1983, died also during the month of August – August 21 to be exact.
August 21 has been for many years recognized as an official national holiday.
President Aquino’s invaluable contributions and sacrifices for the country warrant I believe the same respect and recognition a genuine stateswoman deserves.
For anyone reading this blog post, especially those in the Philippine government right now, together let us help make August 1 be declared –
CORAZON AQUINO DAY
That’s the least we could do for a woman who gave so much for a people her husband believed was “worth dying for”.
May her example be shared for all future generations to remember and learn from. May such learning help us grow and mature into a kinder, more just, morally upright and selfless people. So that the Filipino will not only be truly worthy of sacrificing one’s life for, but shall also be equally worth - serving and living for!
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