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Jun 28, 2024 · Benigno Aquino, Jr. was the chief opposition leader during the era of martial law in the Philippines (1972–81) under Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos. Aquino’s assassination in 1983 galvanized popular opposition to the Marcos government and brought his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the political forefront.
Mar 21, 2017 · The ultimate result was the election of Mrs. Corazon Aquino as President and Mr. Salvador Laurel as Vice-President of the Philippines." When a subservient parliament announced my opponent's victory, the people then turned out in the streets and proclaimed me the President of all the people.
Aquino was awarded an honorary doctorate of humanities in 1995 from UO when she visited to give the commencement speech. To commemorate her visit, three trees were planted in her name, the last one standing of which can be viewed at the West entrance to campus. Aquino was diagnosed with colon cancer and passed on August 1, 2009.
Full name: Corazon Aquino (Cory Aquino) Gender: Female. Country: Philippines (11th President) Terms: 1) February 25, 1986 to June 30, 1992. Preceded by: Ferdinand Marcos Succeeded by: Fidel Ramos. Political Party: Liberal Party Date of Birth: January 25, 1933 Birth Place: Paniqui, Tarlac. Date of Death: August 1, 2009 Cause of Death: Colorectal ...
Jul 3, 2010 · Romulo, a former Senate Majority leader, first served the government during the time of former President Cory Aquino as part of her economic team. He also served as chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2007. He is the only member of the Arroyo Cabinet retained by the Aquino administration.
Aquino, Corazon (1933—)Philippine political leader and president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992, who led a quiet revolution that overthrew the hated Marcos regime without a single shot. Name variations: Cory. Source for information on Aquino, Corazon (1933—): Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia dictionary.
