Corazon Aquino
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Corazon Aquino 🇵🇭

María Corazón Cojuangco Aquino (Known as "President")
President, Statesman, Political Leader, Historical Figure
Born 1933-01-25 🇵🇭 Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines
Passed Away 2009-08-01 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Lifespan 76 years old
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"Mother of Asian Democracy."

Archival Overview

Icon of peaceful democratic transition across the globe; promulgated the 1987 Philippine Constitution restoring civil liberties, term limits, and human rights commissions.

Biographical Record

María Corazón 'Cory' Aquino was a Filipino politician and human rights icon who served as the 11th President of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992, becoming the first female president in Asian history. Following the assassination of her husband Ninoy Aquino, she led the peaceful 1986 People Power Revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos and restored constitutional democracy.

Icon of peaceful democratic transition across the globe; promulgated the 1987 Philippine Constitution restoring civil liberties, term limits, and human rights commissions.

Key Life Milestones

1986-02-25

The People Power Revolution

Inaugurated as President of the Philippines at Club Filipino after millions of unarmed citizens took to EDSA to overthrow the dictatorship.

1987-02-02

1987 Democratic Constitution

Promulgated the new democratic Constitution ratified overwhelmingly by 76% of Filipino voters, securing democratic checks and balances.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Philippines
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
GPS: 14.5995, 120.9842
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