Corazon Aquino

As our country bled . . . its leader's wife came to this podium piously to call for a new read more

As our country bled . . . its leader's wife came to this podium piously to call for a new human order, this when thousands of Filipinos were political prisoners.

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that read more

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the read more

I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good. If they don't, that's too bad.

It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.

It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.

Freedom of expression - in particular, freedom of the press - guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of read more

Freedom of expression - in particular, freedom of the press - guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy.