MANILA, Philippines – How do today’s young people see Cory Aquino? They were either too young to remember her administration or they had not been born yet when she came to power.
But trust the young to know her—and why she mattered.
“Cory Aquino made a big impact on us women. She showed the world a woman could lead a country.”—Kim Lazaro, 20, University of Santo Tomas
“I admire her for being a mother, a single parent to her children and to the whole nation. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated president.”—Ruth Macabalo, 17, University of Santo Tomas
“Cory Aquino had no idea how to lead a troubled nation. Yet, she responded to the country’s call. I found in Tita Cory the spirit of a true Christian leader. She proved that there could be a government leader who could sincerely love and care for his/her countrymen.”—Junico Boribor, 15, Lourdes School of Quezon City
“Her birth was the most beautiful thing that ever happened to our country because she brought us our democracy. She also gave us pride by becoming the first woman president in Asia.”—Kit Jann Navarra, 17, San Agustin Iloilo
“Cory’s faith and humble personality makes us realize the true meaning of life.”—Jobelle R. Mayo, 18, St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
“She is the very icon of honesty in politics which for decades has been made infamous by greedy, self-serving politicians. What has moved me most about her was her simplicity. Her humility and love of public service are admirable.”—Erika Mina, 15, Colegio de Sta. Rosa-Makati
“I like her simplicity, bravery, faith in God and the outstanding love she has for the people.”—Patricia Bianca J. Martin, 21, University of the East
“It would be a long time before our nation finds another woman to fall in love with. This is why I understand the outpouring of love for an icon that brought democracy to our nation.”—Alvin Solinap, 21, Far Eastern University
“She’s next to Rizal, a hero who changed the hearts of Filipinos to reform.”—Ice See, 20, UST
“Cory Aquino showed us all how tremendous her love for the country was. She will always serve as an inspiration for the youth like me.”—Lorenz Namalata, 16, La Salle Greenhills
“She is one of the greatest women in the world. I adore her because of what she did for our country. She was a mother who nurtured her children and the Filipino people.”—Anne Vitug, 18, UST
“Cory is the reason why people call me Revolution. I was born in 1987 but not during the Edsa Revolution. My parents tell me, ‘Hindi ka nung Edsa pinanganak, nung Edsa ka ginawa [You were not born during Edsa. You were amde during Edsa].’ My full name is Revo C. Naval. I came up with www.peaceloveandrevolution.com to commemorate her.”—Revo C. Naval
“Through Cory’s death, Filipinos proved that we can be united for a common cause.”—Ricci Antonio, 21, Ateneo de Manila University
“Cory Aquino is the perfect example of a Filipino mother: caring, loving and selfless.”—Ikee Tolentino, 18, De La Salle University
“I believe that the Philippines needs more presidents like her. She is indeed a great woman. Proof of that is the number of people who do love her.”—Joanna Ighut, 15, University of the Philippines, Manila
“She became an agent of change. She might not be a perfect president, but her integrity and faith in God were untarnished until the end.”—Andrew James Parungao, 22, University of the Philippines
“Having been raised in a family that supported Ferdinand Marcos, I used to only think of Cory Aquino as ‘just the grandmother of my friend who became the President of the Philippines.’ As time passed and as I developed a mind of my own, I realized that there was more to Cory Aquino than what I used to think. She was without a doubt one of the strongest women I have ever known. She was truly a phenomenal woman.”—Gretchen Gatan, 20, University of the Philippines , Diliman
“For the young people like me who did not live during the dictatorship, we can only imagine what the Philippines would be today without her.”—Camille Armas, 17, University of the Philippines, Diliman
“She makes me want to be a better person, to be the next female president of this country.”—Melissa Catura, 20, University of Santo Tomas
“She is my guiding light in becoming a better citizen and servant of this country.”—Erika Dizon, 18, University of Santo Tomas
“Cory loved the Filipinos. That’s undeniable. She also knew how to rock the color yellow.”—Angel Yulo, 19, University of Asia and the Pacific
“Whenever we talked about her in class, whenever I saw her on TV, I saw a person whose mere presence radiates freedom and peace, spirituality, love of God, strength and unconditional love. Even now, I see her and I feel safe.”—Kristine Segui, 18, Bicol University College of Nursing
“What amazes me is how one simple woman could have the power to change a whole nation.”—Alekz Toyhacao, 17, St. Scholastica's College , Manila
“I am lucky to have lived to see her alive and strong, and to have known about her good deeds she did for the Philippines.”—Gia Mendoza, 17, St. Paul College, Pasig
“She was the one who, up to her last breath, believed that the Philippines is a good country and that Filipinos are good people.”—Josephine Blomdahl, 16, St. Paul College, Pasig
“She showed the whole world that we could fight or achieve what we want for our country without shedding a drop of blood. She is a moral force and she led and governed the Philippines with pure honesty, integrity and compassion.”—Macey Mapanao, 16, Philippine Science High School, Southern Mindanao Campus
“She fought the battle with peace and conviction as her weapon. She was an advocate of prayer and justice.”—Jessa Mae Lumanas, San Beda
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