Sunday, August 2, 2009

Tita Cory, Reinvented from Housewife to Change Agent

Corazon Aquino, an unassuming wife of one the the Philippines leading political figure back in the 70's reinvented herself from a plain housewife to become the leading figure in restoring democracy in the Philippines.

Thrust into the political limelight, she reluctantly accepted the challenge to challenge the then long serving strongman, Ferdinand Marcos in a snap election. Surprisingly, she won hands down. Thus, pave the way for the change in leadership.

Now that she is gone, the nation is grieving the lost of a truly modern day hero. Many called her the agent of change. Truly, without her, we would not be enjoying our freedom now....