The TV stations here in the Philippines talked about Tita Cory for many days after she died. It was beautiful to see so many people who loved her. I watched TV without a break for almost three days because this was so interesting to me.
I was not born when Ninoy Aquino was killed. I was only a baby when Cory Aquino became President. So let me tell you something, I did not even know that she was President. I only know Ninoy because the international airport in Manila has his name.
In the Philippines many of us worry about getting money for food and paying for our apartment and bills. We have very large families and all of us are responsible to help. So many problems every day, we do not have the time to discuss political things very much.
I know that pinoy in the city with education know about politics. Maybe they think I am ignorant because I don’t know about many things. But remember, in my village in Samar there is no electric, only one toilet for my whole family of more than 100 people, and only tin roof or bamboo for the houses. I do not complain, but everyone should know about life there.
Now I know that Tita Cory was a very brave person. She faced the Army with no violence. She showed how tough Filipinos are inside talaga. I am very proud that everybody in the world knows about her.
I don’t want to talk about politics in my blog, but you know we have a big election next year. Now I understand about People Power and how Corazon Aquino started it after her husband was killed. I am sad that she did not do more because the Philippines is a very beautiful country with very beautiful and strong people. But mahirap ang buhay (life is hard) always. Maybe we need more People Power today.
You all know Pambansang Kamao (Manny Pacquiao) and how he makes us proud. I think maybe Tita Cory was even stronger than Manny because she tried to give all of us Filipinos a better life and she was only a small woman not a tough boxer.
When I watched on TV, I can see that Corazan Aquino was a great person, but she is also a mom and a grandmother and a great friend to many people. She is in God’s hands now and I hope that everyone who loved her feels better because they know this.
This so beautiful it makes me cry. Tita Cory is our national treasure.