Pagbabago! People’s Movement for Change joins the entire nation in mourning the death of Former President Corazon Aquino.

Pagbabago’s statement on the death of former President Cory Aquino

Mrs. Cory Aquino stood for truth, accountability and justice. She joined the people in fighting corruption, and resisting tyrannical rule.  She consistently opposed attempts by the administrations that succeeded hers to amend the 1987 Constitution in order to cling to power or for other dubious ends.

Cory called on the people to act when those in government abused their positions to amass wealth, perpetuate themselves in power, and suppress dissent.  She played an indispensable leading role in both the People Power I and People Power 2 uprisings.  She took a principled stand in the “Hello Garci” scandal, and consequently called on Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign from Presidency. 

She joined protests concerning the NBN-ZTE scam and other anomalous deals, as well as against proposals for a charter change under the present administration.  She marched with the people to ask Congress to impeach Mrs. Arroyo.

Cory was undoubtedly an invaluable rallying figure in uniting the Filipino people against dictatorial rule and bad governance. Her legacy in the continuing fight for democracy will always be remembered.  (end)