My Favorite Hero:

Cory Aquino

Background
Real Name: Maria Corazon Sumulong "Cory" Cojuangco-Aquino Birth: January 25, 1933 Birthplace: Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines Death: August 1, 2009 Place of Death: Makati Medical Center Cause of Death: Cardio-respiratory arrest

 Siblings: Pedro, Josephine, Pacita, Teresita and Jose Jr. Parents: Jose Cojuangco Sr. and Demetria Sumulong

Background

Educational Background
Elementary Education: St. Scholastica's College in Manila; Valedictorian High school Education: Assumption Convent for her first year of high school; America for the rest of her high school life. College Education: College of Mount Saint Vincent in New York City; majored in Mathematics and French

Educational Background
St. Scholasticas College (Manila)

Assumption Convent

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Achievements
Feb. 25, 1986-June 30, 1992: became the first woman President Championed agrarian reform Broke up monopoly in the sugar industry Passed laws that redistributed lands to tenant farmers from large owner and corporations Faced 7 coups and coup attempts as well as various natural disasters. Won many honors and awards, but did not win a Nobel Peace Prize

Achievements
Even after stepping down from the presidency, Cory Aquino remained active in helping nurture the fragile Philippine democracy that was restored during her term. Largely through the Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Foundation (BSAF), she supported programs that promoted people empowerment, peace and human rights.

What made her a hero for me

She was the inspiration for the People Power Revolution She helped restore democracy in the Philippines.

She defended the Filipino when Marcos imposed the Martial Law

Traits worth emulating

Responsible- She took hold of the responsibility of her husband which led her to become an icon that many wanted to follow. Courageous- She stood up for the Filipinos even if it defiles Ferdinand Marcos who had the power to kill her.

Traits worth emulating

Simplicity- She was just a simple woman. She did not take advantage of her Presidency. Sincerity- She was sincere in leading the Filipinos into a better life. She did not give in to the temptations of a president.

Contributions to me as a person
She had made me realize that though you had experienced grief, you should still continue on fighting for whats right. Always do what you can do, not just for fame, but also for the benefit of the country. Even if she was a woman, she proved that she could be as good as any man could be.

The End