Filipino blogs, tweets honor Corazon Aquino (1933-2009)
Aug. 1, 2009 27 Comments Posted under: Blog Action, Blog Feature, Commentary, Roundups
Filipino bloggers quickly took on the task of honoring former President Corazon Aquino, the country’s first female leader, who died today from cardiorespiratory arrest. She was 76.
Inghinyero.com wrote: “Its a sad morning for the Philippines” soon after the Aquino family announced news of her death.
“She will definitely have a space in our hearts,” he added.
Aquino passed away at 3:18 am today and quickly reactions over at Facebook, Plurk and Twitter. In less than three hours since news broke, “Corazon Aquino” and “Cory Aquino” became trending topics on Twitter.
Babelmachine swiftly reported livestreaming of Aquino videos as the nation mourned and took note of yellow ribbons in avatars of Filipino Twitter users. Yellow was Aquino’s campaign color in 1986 when she ran against the dictator Marcos.
The blog Vindication of a Fool stated that “in the next few days, we shall be hearing a lot of tributes for the late president. She deserves every bit of them. The nation has lost a moral compass and servant leader.”
Cheftonio said:
It’s not very often that I feel sad for a passing of a public figure. I didn’t feel sad when MJ passed but, with Tita Cory, I am sad and actually shocked about it. Although her vital signs were not as good before this, I had hope that she would recover.
“A lot of public figures have retreated to their final resting place already but none of them had blown such an impact on me than Tita Cory,” according to Bahay ni Badong.
Student leader and blogger Bong Ong blogged that
[Aquino] once have said in an inspiring message, and I quote, “I am burning the candle of my life in the dark, with no one to benefit from the light. The candle slowly melts away. Soon its wick will burn out, and the light is gone. If only someone will gather the melted wax, reshape it, give it a new wick. For another fleeting moment, my candle can once again light the dark, be of service one more time, and then, goodbye.”
Ong added that:
Now that there’s already a lit path because of you, I take the challenge to be the wick of your remolded candle, ignite anew, and share the light to others, who still are in the dark. This is my promise, until another gathers our melted wax, and be its wick for the next generation.
Writing in Filipino, Ang Sa Wari Ko said:
Ina, ito ang siyng naging imahe niya simula noong pinangunahan niya ang laban kontra sa Martial Law ng rehimen ni Ferdinand Marcos, sa pamamagitan ng EDSA Revolution. Sa kanyang tapang at ginawa sa bansa ay hinirang siyang unang babaeng pangulo ng bansa. (A mother, this was her image since she led the fight against the Martial Law regime of Ferdinand Marcos, through the EDSA revolution. For her courage and her contributions to the country, she became the first woman president of the country.)
Mike in Manila, a blog by a journalist, remembered Aquino and said:
Not everyone may have agreed with her point of view on the issues, but no one could question her personal integrity – nor her commitment to democracy. But Citizen Cory as she liked to be called after stepping down from power in what had been the first of three peaceful turnovers of transition in the country.Albeit the 4th turnover and her own rise to power came at the hands of ‘people power’ popular revolts.
Ganns Dean addressed his Aquino tribute to current President Arroyo, who the former twice called on to resign:
You will never be the woman Corazon Aquino was, and I hope her death – with you still out of the country, courting Barack Obama shamelessly – and the nation’s reaction to it will wake you to the realization that all the “accomplishments” in the past nine years you’ve led us, brought out at your penultimate valedictory work of fiction that you call a SONA, will never compare to the shameful legacy of corruption and iron-strong clinging to power that has characterized your tenure as president.
The blogger added that
There are tears in my eyes, but these are not solely for the death of one of the nation’s most beloved leaders. These are tears I weep out of frustration that the current crop of nation’s leaders do not share Cory’s heart and love for us. These are tears of sorrow that it has come to this, that the country’s matriarch is gone, and no one looms bright over the horizon to serve as the country’s guardian angel.
Other bloggers who honored Aquino on their blogs were DeoDuey.com, My Freedom Wall, Paradox of Irony, I’m Walking Alone, Oh-Wheezers, Mark Bravo, GameOPS, Geekothon.com, Lalaine’s World, Barrio Siete, Captain’s Log, silver, The DJ who’s not a DeeJay, Snow World, Deantastic!, The Marocharim Experiment, smoke, Jon Magat, Digiputz.com, Bikoy.net, Pagod Ka Na Bang Maging Si Juan?, Jose C. Camano, edwinsoriano.com, BendzG, Emil Amok, The Struggling Blogger, Coffeedrunk, AttyAtWork, ade magnaye, baddieverse, ARTUJI, The D Spot, and Your Majesty Sire.
[Author's Note: Global Voices Online published an expanded and a bit better version of this roundup.]
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aajao said:
Aug. 1, 2009
i join the blogger world in paying tribute to president Cory Aquino
GeoRge said:
Aug. 1, 2009
She’s touched us all in her humble ways. Thank you for doing this roundup. I agree from the quoted “Vindication of a Fool” that Tita Cory deserves every bit of tribute to her.
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GilN said:
Aug. 2, 2009
Cory Aquino is a symbol of purity and uncorruptable spirit.
I was very proud to have taken part of the EDSA revolution in 1986. She embodies the resolve of the Filipino people.
Shen said:
Aug. 2, 2009
I never changed my blog layout ever for someone who passed away just to gain traffic or to be cool but when Cory died it was just an automatic response… she was the best President we had. I even wrote a poem for her in my blog.
anonymark said:
Aug. 2, 2009
She embodied simplicity, a trait uncommon for belonging in the social class she belonged to. You will be missed Cory.
Deantastic said:
Aug. 2, 2009
Truly a profound loss. May Tita Cory rest in peace.
cuteegiftsphilippines said:
Aug. 3, 2009
Corazon Aquino-simple but true.. Never thought her death will bring so much pain to Filipinos..She was and will always be our President!
makeupgirl said:
Aug. 3, 2009
I am completely against the current regime and defies all GMA is campaigning for. Taking away the 2 guards of Pres. Aquino was a no-no…why take it now when she is terminally ill, an insult to her family, to Cory and to Ninoy. GMA denies that she has anything to do with it, blaming AFP for it, AFP now says there was a miscommunication…how come there was no replacement…and the bodyguards were under the PSG and not the AFP…any orders of PSG came from Malacanang, who lives in Malacanang?…I wonder WHO!!!
If Tita Cory had a peaceful death, I wonder how will it be with GMA? I wonder.
Mila said:
Aug. 4, 2009
Pres. Cory Aquino is truly in the heart of most of the Filipino countrymen/women…
She’s one of the best person who’s been loved our country…
Mila1618 said:
Aug. 4, 2009
Mabait…
Isa sa mga dapat tularan…
Igalang…
At bigyang pugay…
charles jheordan llanto said:
Aug. 4, 2009
I am completely against the current regime and defies all GMA is campaigning for. Taking away the 2 guards of Pres. Aquino was a no-no…why take it now when she is terminally ill, an insult to her family, to Cory and to Ninoy. GMA denies that she has anything to do with it, blaming AFP for it, AFP now says there was a miscommunication…how come there was no replacement…and the bodyguards were under the PSG and not the AFP…any orders of PSG came from Malacanang, who lives in Malacanang?…I wonder WHO!!!
If Tita Cory had a peaceful death, I wonder how will it be with GMA? I wonder.
Richard T. said:
Aug. 4, 2009
If you watch the unfolding events about cory’s burial recently. Memories of Ninoy’s death came alive…. Ninoy’s death trigger the emergence of Tita Cory Aquino as the savior of Philippine democracy…
Now, with timely situation coming to another election… I see the same scenario unfolding again… But this time, i think it should be NOYNOY AQUINO who should RUN for PRESIDENCY…. I think with what is happening now with everyone wants to RUN for office… Her death is a SIGN that another Aquino should come up & Uphold the democracy Tita Cory, Ninoy fought for…
NOYNOY, you have been shosen, this is a call for you.. A SIGN… Please consider….Fight for what your parent believe in….
a filipino said:
Aug. 4, 2009
I grieve on this great loss to the filipino nation. We’ve lost an icon of democracy in the Philippines. But I am happy as well on other hand. I believe God made this happen at an untimely moment of our history for a reason. And I hope we will all learn to discern and reflect the example that our beloved mother of democracy has given to us so that we contribute to the realization of everything that she’s fighting for.
a filipino said:
Aug. 4, 2009
I believe this is not the time that we talk about anything negative or anything political to anybody else. Let us focus on the sanctity of the event and let us not stain this with anything related to political bickering or saying ill against others. After all, this is what Tita Cory always dreamed of and wants us to follow as well – to unite all filipinos.
jason said:
Aug. 4, 2009
Her excellency and legacy will remain forever
we love you President Cory
Loy said:
Aug. 4, 2009
Thank you for the memories, Madam Cory.
“She’s the best president we ever had.” I beg to disagree.
Mikes Sumondong said:
Aug. 5, 2009
I have posted as well to pay tribute to one of the most beloved president. Farewell President Cory Aquino.
If you wan to check the post, it’s here: http://your-dailyword.blogspot.com/2009/07/cory-aquino-you-will-be-missed.html
by the way, i’m also a filipino blogger. I’m so happy to have found your site through ganns deen technorati’s page.
Quincy said:
Aug. 5, 2009
Our family stayed home to commemorate what happened to our
country in the past years from the first time you touched
our hearts President Cory. I am 1 of the Scholasticans
who are inspired by the way you lived your life in a
Benedictine way. We prayed to St. Scholastica to hold the
rain the way she did to his twin brother the last time
they met. My siblings & I wonder if Sir Noynoy would be
the Noble Knight to continue the battle his parents have
dedicated their lives to. If he would run as a president
we will support him. Being the eldest among 5, 3 of us
will vote on May 2010…we have never thought nor
discussed whom to vote because “nobody is
worthy”…finally…we wish Sir Noynoy would allow himself
to be used by God in further touching our lives. I am 24
years old and I thank President Cory for the free country
I’ve grown to know. Globalization has more challenges to
offer and we need someone with a pure heart, unbiased
intention and groomed with just perspective by his
parents. Ask for support & the whole country is with
you…in time some might be inconsistent but please take
the challenge to continuously remind us the true essence
of unity. Sir Noynoy, the country needs another Aquino
and may you take the responsibility to share your life
with us too.
honeylane said:
Aug. 5, 2009
President cory is the best president this country has ever produced! An icon of democracy and a beacon of hope and inspiration to each and every FIlipino! We will miss you and you will be forever in our hearts! May you rest in peace! Thank you for making me feel proud to be a Filipino! Salamat Mrs. President! Salamat sa demokrasya!
ilovetosendgiftstothephilippines said:
Aug. 8, 2009
yes u r all right, pres cory aquino was the best president that we ever had..
Flow said:
Aug. 17, 2009
Thanks for including me hope name ko na lang di yung title ng blog ko nakalagay pero i did a tribute of her pala http://angsawariko.blogspot.com/2009/08/president-corazon-aquino-ang-maybahay.html
kit29 said:
Aug. 22, 2009
hello po sa lahat na pillipino pres cory aguino tank yun po sa mis yun po