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Death and Funeral. v. t. e. Maria Corazon " Cory " Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino [4] CCLH ( Tagalog: [kɔɾaˈsɔn kɔˈhwaŋkɔ aˈkino]; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipino politician who served as the eleventh president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992.
Corazon Aquino, political leader and president (1986–92) of the Philippines who restored democratic rule after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. She was the first woman to serve as the country’s president.
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- Why was Corazon Aquino important?Corazon Aquino was a Philippine political leader who served as president (1986–92) of the Philippines, restoring democratic rule in that country af...
- How did Corazon Aquino become famous?Corazon Aquino became the unified opposition’s presidential candidate when Ferdinand Marcos unexpectedly called for presidential elections in Febru...
- What did Corazon Aquino accomplish?Corazon Aquino appointed a commission to write a new constitution that restored the bicameral Congress that had been abolished by Marcos; it was ra...
Apr 2, 2014 · Corazon Aquino was the 11th and first female president of the Philippines, who restored democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. She was the wife of Benigno Aquino, Jr., an opposition leader who was assassinated in 1983. Learn about her early years, political career, education, death and achievements.
Learn about the life and legacy of Corazon Aquino, who led a peaceful revolution against dictator Ferdinand Marcos and became the first woman president of the Philippines in 1986. Find out how she challenged the status quo, restored democracy, and inspired millions of people.
Corazon Aquino was the leader of the People Power movement that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986. She served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992, after her husband Ninoy Aquino was assassinated by Marcos in 1983. Learn about her early life, education, marriage, political career, and legacy.
Corazon Aquino became the 11th President of the Philippines following the People Power Revolution or EDSA 1, and spanned a six-year period from February 25, 1986, to June 30, 1992.
Corazon Aquino, orig. Maria Corazon Cojuangco, (born Jan. 25, 1933, Tarlac province, Phil.—died Aug. 1, 2009, Makati), President of the Philippines (1986–92). Born into a politically prominent family, she married Benigno Simeon Aquino, Jr. (1932–83), who became the most prominent opponent of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos.
