Reina Louise R. Felonia PhilGov BSIT 2.1C Sir Jian Dayuta Mother of Philippine Democracy María Corazón Sumulong "Cory" Cojuangco Aquino was born on January 25‚ 1933‚ in Paniqui‚ Tarlac‚ María Corazón "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco was the fourth child of José Cojuangco‚ Sr. and Demetria Sumulong. Her siblings were Pedro‚ Josephine‚ Teresita‚ Jose‚ Jr. and Maria Paz. Both Aquino’s parents came from prominent clans. Her father was a prominent Tarlac businessman and politician‚ and her great-grandfather
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Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. (Nov. 27‚ 1932-Aug. 21‚ 1983) I. Background Benigno Aquino of the Philippines was a leading opponent of the rule of President Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989)‚ who governed the Philippines from 1966 to 1986. Aquino’s opposition ended in August 1983 when‚ after living in the United States for three years‚ he returned to the Philippine capital of Manila and was assassinated (killed) at the airport. Aquino’s death touched off massive demonstrations against President
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Biography of Ninoy Aquino He smiles‚ but his eyes look wary. Aquino walks out onto the tarmac of the Manila International Airport‚ while uniformed men prevent his companions from following. Suddenly the sound of a shot rings through the plane. Aquino’s traveling companions begin to wail; three more shots sound. The western cameraman filming the event captures the image of two bodies lying on the ground‚ shot to the head. Soldiers hustle one of the bodies onto a luggage cart. Then‚ the soldiers
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Jose Rizal and Benigno Aquino III are both great men known for their dignity and love of country. Through comparison‚ Jose Rizal was proponent of institutional reforms through his writings‚ while Benigno Aquino III used his family’s legacy to won in the national election and be elected as president of the Republic to cry out the need for change. Both of them used peaceful means instead of violent revolutions to attain their purpose. Through Rizal’s perspective‚ during the Spanish occupation
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Corazon Aquino Administration? “Dictatorship is like a big proud ship-steaming away across the ocean with a great hulk and powerful engines driving it. It’s going fast and strong and looks like nothing could stop it. What happens? Your fine ship strikes something-under the surface. Maybe it’s a mine or a reef‚ maybe it’s a torpedo or an iceberg. And your wonderful ship sinks! Now take Democracy. It’s like riding on a raft‚ a rickety raft that was put together in a hurry. We get tossed about on the
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Biography of Noynoy Aquino Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III (born February 8‚ 1960) is a Senator of the Philippines and a candidate for President of the Philippines in the 2010 election‚ as the standard-bearer of the Liberal Party. He is the only son of former President Corazon Aquino and former Senator Benigno Aquino‚ Jr. A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University‚ he was seriously wounded by rebel soldiers in a failed coup attempt during his mother’s presidency. In 1989‚ he was elected
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The Life of Ninoy Aquino By: Alyssa Marie C. Narvadez Rizza L. Macabinguil English 1023 Prof. Ian Kent Guiritan December 12‚ 2012 Topic Outline Thesis Statement: Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino‚ Jr. is one of the most influential people in the Philippines even until the present because of his heroism. I. Introduction II. Early Life A. His life B. His family III. Political Career A. Significant event during his time B. Contribution to the government IV. Imprisonment A. Reason why he
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Cory Aquino Restored democracy‚ supported the Filipino entrepreneurs The recent death of the former president Corazon C. Aquino has made us reminiscent of her major contribution in bringing back the democracy in our country. It was the democracy that we almost lost during the martial law era under the leadership of former Ferdinand Marcos. Her role in bringing back the democracy has carried along some other things. One of this is the flourishing of capitalism back in our economic system.
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My beloved countrymen‚ good evening. Over the past few months‚ a few topics have come to be the focus of public discourse. With the cacophony of discordant voices coming from many different sides‚ perhaps the subject of the Pork Barrel and DAP has begun to leave you confused. I am asking you for a few minutes of your time in order to bring clarity to these issues. You are all witnesses to the conflict taking place. On one hand‚ there is you and your government‚ to whom you gave the mandate for
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Pnoy’s Accomplishments The Aquino Administration’s Accomplishments The Aquino Administration’s Accomplishments Title: The Aquino Administration’s Accomplishments Thesis statement: President Benigno C. Aquino III as well as his administration ’s commitments and principles have done many things for the welfare of the Filipino people. Outline: I Introduction I Short Biography II Highlights during His Presidency A. Policies 1.) No ‘Wang-Wang’ Policy 2.) Education Reform 3.) Reproductive
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