Now that President Cory, your mother, "our Nation's mother", has been laid to rest, the feeling of loss has become deeper. Although this sadness is consoled by the fact that she has come Home with the Lord and is now happily reunited with your dad Ninoy. The genuine outpouring of love and support by our people from all walks of life also eases a lot of the pain. We will surely miss her!
THANK YOU for sharing your parents with us. THANK YOU for carrying on and manifesting the virtues that your dad and mom have passed on to you - courage, sincerity, humility, integrity. Inspite of all the hardships and sacrifices your family has gone through, your faith has remained steadfast.
On a more personal note, I will always cherish that time when I had the privilege of meeting your mom for the first time and shaking hands with her, even for a fleeting moment, as she was about to depart from the Carmelite Monastery grounds here in Bacolod City. It was on October 16, 1986 after a luncheon she had with a few guests and us [Cory volunteers]. She came to Bacolod that day for a Testimonial Dinner given in her honor by then Gov. Bitay Lacson,Jr. What struck me the most about your mom was her simplicity and serenity. She had that aura of calmness about her that was so infectious and her humble bearing made me and those around her immediately feel at ease with THE President. My most treasured memento of her is my "People Power" book which she found time to autograph and dedicate to me, my husband and children. What an honor and privilege!
Having been one of the constant Cory volunteers, together with Millie Kilayko and the "golden girls" group of Tita Ampao [mother of Dr. Alex Ayco], I had that "enviable" privilege of having had photos taken with President Cory during her visits to Bacolod and the honor to have seen her up-close. Your mother has brought us much pride and joy, too.
To Noynoy, despite your quiet ways, your sincere determination to serve the people shines through. We are one with you in your cause and will be behind you in whatever you will embark on to further be of service to the Filipino. I can confidently say that Negros Occidental will fully support you.
To Kris, you've come a long way. As millions grieved and watched you express your deep love and affection for your parents, I,too, grieved and cried with you. Even days before the burial of your mom, I have come to appreciate your courage, candor and sincerity in openly expressing remorse over your past mistakes. That was not an easy thing to do but you did it anyway. For that, you have earned my respect. I look forward to the day when [hopefully sooner than later] you "BECOME SIMPLE". I see a bright future ahead of you. You are indeed the female Ninoy, indeed your father's daughter.
To Ballsy, Pinky, Viel - simply because of what you are, you have made it so easy for us to feel closer to you as if we are a part of your family, sharing in your grief. Your meek and humble ways, just like your mom's, has touched so many hearts.
Know that HINDI KAYO NAG-IISA at HINDING-HINDI KAYO MAG-IISA! To NINOY & CORY, you did not die in vain. You both have brought out the best in the Filipino. As true leaders should be - you inspire and unite the people. MADAMO GID NGA SALAMAT!
bea
8/8/2009 12:11:50 AM
thank you tita cory..kc ngng mtpang ka at my pgm2hl k sa bayan hngng sa huli ng hininga mo..kau ni ninoy ay kayamanan na dapat ingatan para sa su2nod na henerasyon...paalam tita cory...hndi nmin mk2limutan ang gnwa mo pra s bayan....
cess
8/8/2009 12:04:59 AM
thank you tita cory and to your family for your love for the Filipino people. we will miss u.
wakali
8/8/2009 12:04:59 AM
Nanay Cory,may the road rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon yout face.May the rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again May God hold you in the plam of his hand.we love u so much.
cess
8/8/2009 12:04:56 AM
thank you tita cory and to your family for your love for the Filipino people. we will miss u.
clauven Navallo
8/8/2009 12:04:37 AM
As a Filipino I do have a responsibility to say thank you and goodbye to my beloved president Aquino. My goodbye...our goodbyes... she exemplifies the true meaning of a leader, Filipino and most of all a mother. I knew president Cory when I was in grade six when she was part of our lesson but that was so a little info about her, It was during first year high school that I have a clear picture of President Cory Aquino when we had a formal class in Philippines history, well apparently she and NINOY was a big part of it. Cory brought to us the word D-E-M-C-R-A-C-Y. Oh yes she was the one who brought back the democracy in our country. What we are enjoying today as a nation, President Cory during did it during her administration. I was an Edsa baby, and I’m proud of it. And today as she goes back to heaven with her unveiling faith let me say goodbye to my president...
I respect her as a person, icon, leader and president. And so as other people. I was hurt when I heard and saw in TV patrol just today on WILLIE'S ACTION regarding on that ABS CBN coverage on Cory's death that was shown also during his noontime show! My personal note, MR.WOWOWEE-WILLIE I have a two point of views regarding on what you did. First you could have said that THERAPEUTICALLY. CAN YOU JUST BE CALM IN SAYING IT? CAN YOU JUST SAY IT IN A CALM MANNER? Second, you could have said that OFFCAM. Would it be nice if you would say that behind camera?
R-E-S-P-E-C-T… So simple, yet hard to do! That’s my personal opinion on what you did. I really did not get the any logic on your action Mr.WOWOWEE. Though you ask for an apology but still I’m upset. I hope ABS-CBN would take actions on what he did. Again that’s my personal opinion… peace! And respect please.
Let’s respect President CORAZON C. AQUINO… she is well loved and will be love by FILIPINOS. Lets keep the prayers coming for President Cory and her family.
Again GOODBYE MY BELOVED PRESIDENT CORY AQUINO.
anne
8/7/2009 11:54:33 PM
guys tita cory aquino died august 1,2009 at 3:18 in d morning. That's 08-01-2009, 3:18. Remove all d 0's and put the numbers together 8129318.Rearrange d numbers 8-21-1983. That's August 21,1983 the day Ninoy Aquino died.Is it coincidence? or I should say its true love..Love is truly magical.
anne
8/7/2009 11:52:01 PM
guys tita cory aquino died august 1,2009 at 3:18 in d morning. That's 08-01-2009, 3:18. Remove all d 0's and put the numbers together 8129318.Rearrange d numbers 8-21-1983. That's August 21,1983 the day Ninoy Aquino died.Is it coincidence or I can should say true love..Love is truly magical.
Roxanne Canaveral
8/7/2009 11:49:57 PM
Di ko mapigilang mag-isip simula nang tawagan ko ang aking kaibigan, ilang araw na rin ang nakalilipas. Sa aking isipan ay paulit-ulit na umiikot ang kanyang mga salita. “Traffic sa EDSA kanina. Galing ako don sa Greenhills. Naiiyak nga ako. Ang daming yellow ribbon, sa mga puno, sa bariles ng MMDA. Sa mga koste marami rin. Sayang. Sayang talaga sya.” Ilan lang iyon sa aking hindi makakalimutan. Ilang araw na rin ang nakakaraan simula ng pumanaw ang dating pangulong Corazon Aquino. Hindi pa rin nawawala sa aknig isipan ang kanyang alaala. Isang simpleng masayahing may-bahay na palaging nakabestidang dilaw. Kulot ang buhok at nakasalamin. Medyo payat at may kagandahan. Yun sya. Ngunit hindi lang iyon ang pumukaw sa aking isipan, kundi pati na rin ang mga panahon ng kanyang pakikipaglaban at pakikipagtanggol sa ating bansang Pilipinas. Simula sa panahon ng ating pagkakalilala sa kanya at sa kanyang pamilya, hanggang sa pagkakapatay sa kanyang asawa, sa pagkakaluklok sa kanya bilang pangulo ng Pilipinas, at pagpapatalsik sa rehimeng Marcos, ay tunay na kahanga-hanga. Pati ang kanyang patuloy na pagkalinga sa ating bansa kahit wala na sya sa kanyang puwesto at pagtulong sa pagsulong ng demokrasya ay tunay na walang katulad. At ngayon nga, sa kanyang pagpanaw, ay nagawa pa rin nyang pagbuuin ang watak watak na Pilipinas. Sabihin nang sakim, ngunit may magandang nagawa ang kanyang pagpanaw. Muli nyang napagbuklod ang mga Pilipino. Matagal tagal na ring panahon simula ng huling nagkaisa ang mga Pinoy. Nabuhay ring muli ang pagkamakabayan at nasyunalismo nating mga Pilipino. Ang galing nya. Lahat yata ng kanyang naising gawin para sa Pilipinas ay kaya nyang isakatuparan… kahit sa huli at sa kanyang pagpanaw. Marami-rami na rin akong dokyumentaryong napanood at nabasang mga post sa facebook at friendster tungkol sa kanya. She deserved it, ikanga. Wala. Wala pa rin talagang makakatumbas sa kanya. Hanggang ngayon ay buhay pa rin ang “Cory Magic”, Nag-iisa nga lang sya, nag-iisa lang ang Cory Aquino na ating nakilala. Demokrasya. Iyan ang isa sa mga bagay na namana natin sa kanya. Sa kanya, na walang takot na nagtanggol sa ating mga Pilipino laban sa bulok na sistema ng pamahalaan, sa mapang-aping lipunang kumain at nagkamkam ng ating mga karapatan, at sa walang konsensyang pinunong walang hangad kundi ang kanyang pansariling kapakanan. Siya, na walang pag-aalinglangan na humarap, humarang sa bata-batalyong sundalong kahit anong oras ay puwedeng sirain ang ating bayan. Siya, na walang alam, isa lamang noo’y namatayan. Sino nga ba ang nag-aakala na itong babaeng ito na ang tanging panlaban ay ang pagdarasal at pagrorosaryo ang syang magbabalik ng demokrasya sa mga taong gutom sa pagkakaisa, uhaw sa kalayaan at pagbabago ang syang sigaw ng damdamin? Hindi ba’t napapanahon itong sitwasyong ito?ngayon, sa aking pagkakatayo, at sa panahong ang mga ordinaryong tao’y nagsisikap upang iahon ang kanilang pamilya? Nakakalungkot lang isipin na saka lamang nabubuo ang mga Pilipino kung may isang malaking tao ang mawawala sa atin. Ilang Ninoy, ilang Cory at kung sino sino pang bayani ang hihintayin nating pumanaw bago natin lubusang ipagtanggol ang ating bayan? Ilan pa ang hahayaan nating mawala bago natin lubusang buhayin ang nasyunalismo at pagkamakabayan? Ilan pa, mga kapwa ko Pilipino? Ilan pa? Sana sa sandaling ito, na tila naibalik na sa dati ang lahat, na nailibing na ang ating dating pangulo, ay magising ang bawat isa sa atin. Tayo ang kailangan ng ating bansa. Sana sa kanyang pagpanaw, ay manatiling buhay ang kanyang alaala, at nawa, ipagpatuloy natin ang kanyang nasimulan. Ikanga nya, tama na, sobra na, palitan na. Kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa! Siguro sapat na ang lahat. Panahon na para kumilos tayong mga Pilipino! Panahon na para kumilos ang lahi ng bagong Pilipino! Maraming salamat po at mabuhay tayong lahat!
Liza baquerfo Van Der Roost
8/7/2009 11:46:34 PM
Mahal ko nanay Cory,hindi ko matangap na nawala na naman ako ng nanay.napakasakit po sa akin na nag passed-away na sya. bakit kung sino pa ang mabait yun ang kinukuha gaya nlang ng mama at ang Mother in-law.i will pray for the soul of nanay cory.i love u so much&i'll missed u..from lizagah&gabby[Belgium]
