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Primary Sources
"1st Death Anniversary of Cory Aquino." The Philippine Gazette. N.p., 1 Aug.
2010. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.gov.ph/2010/08/01/1st-deathanniversary-of-president-cory-aquino/>.
As a primary source, the pictures/ gallery of Cory's first death
anniversary depicts her death as a tragedy to millions of Filipinos.
Many mourned for her death. This source has helped us place many of
the images on the website to create a more reliable and educational
site.
A Message from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to the Death of Cory Aquino. YABS_CBN. N.p., 1 Aug. 2009. Web. 25 Jan. 2015.
Through the tragic death of Cory Aquino, this video shows how the
current president of the time, Gloria Macapgal, announced the news to
the people of the Philippines. From her message denotes how grave
the news of her death was, and how much Cory meant, not just to
Macapagal, but to the Filipino people.
Aquino, Benigno Simeon, Jr. "The Undelivered Speech of Senator Benigno S.
Aquino Jr. upon His Return from the United States." Speech, August 21,
1983. GOVPH.
This is an undelivered speech senator Benigno S. Aquino wrote before
his assassination in the Philippines. This gives insight into what type of
leader he was as well as his beliefs and how it affected Corazon
Aquino's way of leadership.
Aquino, Corazon. Malacanang Manila Proclamation No. 9. Publication no. 9.
Manila, Philippines: Conspectus Foundation, 1986.
This source is Proclamation No. 9 issued by Corazon Aquino which
provides for the creation of a constitutional commission to draft a new
charter truly reflective of the ideals and aspirations of the Filipino
People,. It states the basis of a new constitution Aquino made to
cancel out Marcos' former suspension of the constitution. This source
gives insight into Aquino's constitutional goals for the Philippines that
reflect her executive decisions.
. Malacanang Manila Proclamation No. 1. Publication no. 1. Manila,
Philippines: Conspectus Foundation, 1986.
This source was a proclamation issued by Corazon Aquino in
1986, calling all appointive public officials to submit their courtesy

resignations. It was issued not long after her inauguration and stated
the help she needed in running the government. This source was
useful in understanding Aquino's policies during her presidency and
what kind of government she ran as the newly elected president of the
Philippines.
. "The Speech of President Corazon Aquino during the Joint Session of
the U.S. Congress." Speech, Joint Session of the United States
Congress, Washington, DC, September 18, 1986.
This speech was made by Corazon Aquino on September 18, 1986, just
7 months after she was swept to power by a popular revolt against
dictator Ferdinand Marcos. President Aquino addressed the joint
session of the United States Congress during her first visit to the
country since she came home to bury slain opposition leader and
husband Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr. in August 1983. This gives
insight into her future goals as president and foreign relations between
her administration and the United States.
. "Speech upon Receipt of the Fulbright Prize." Speech presented at
U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC, October 11, 1996. Gifts of
Speech.
This speech was made by former President Corazon Aquino at
the Fulbright Prize ceremony taken place at the U.S. Department of
State in Washington, D.C. This account was important due to her
insight on her background and opinion of her own leadership during
her presidency.
Aquino, Cory. "A Call for Transformation, Courage and Selflessness." 15th
Death Anniversary of Ninoy. EDSA Shrine. 21 Aug. 1998. Speech.
This speech of Cory Aquino, call for the Filipino People to rise above
their capabilities and show what the Filipinos are made of, strength,
courage, and selflessness. This speech shows that amidst the history
of tyranny, assassinations, and wars, Cory has led the people tow here
they are now; a united nation.
- - -. "Excerpts from Aquino's Speech in the United Nations." New York Times.
New York Times, 23 Sept. 1986. Web. 15 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.nytimes.com/1986/09/23/world/excerpts-from-aquino-sspeech-to-un-united-nations-ny-sept-22.html>.
This primary source describes the true intentions Aquino has promised
for her country. Through her honorable words and promises for the
greater good, her United Nation's speech has helped us, using some

quotes for the website, to describe Cory's hardworking fight to give

back the Filipino people what was rightfully theirs; their freedom. Her
great leadership seeps throughout this speech and does not cease to
bring out her passion for People's Power.

- - -. "The Gifts of Democracy." World Affairs Council. Houston, Texas. 28 May

1999. Speech.
This speech focuses on Cory's passion to better the government of
Philippines. Through this speech, it has done nothing but prove how
Cory fought all she could to create a democracy where the voices of
the people are finally heard. The speech creates the motif of Cory's
rule, which was to make the Philippines better and the best it can be,
nothing else.
- - -. "Our Hope Is in Ourselves." 72nd Birthday. 25 Jan. 2005. Speech.
Even after her presidency, this speech shows how dedicated Cory
remains tot he Filipino people. She believes that the only way the
Philippines can be better, is if everyone betters themselves. No change
will come to those who are not willing to change. She stands up for
what she did, which was uniting the nation, and in order to keep it that
way, everyone must put together differences and come together.
- - -. "Prayer Power." UNIV Conference. Rome, Italy. 5 Apr. 1993. Speech.
Another one of Cory's famous speeches, that brought attention to the
churches and their capabilities to bring the people together. Growing
up Cory was a very religious person, and her speech showed just that.
She talks about the power of prayer and the life it brings to a nation.
- - -. "Reconstructing the Philippine Economy: Days of Freedom." John F.
Kennedy School of Government. Harvard University. 29 Sept. 1992.
Speech.
This speech recalls the tremendous effort the Philippines, as one, had
to do in order to restore back the democracy and the power back to its
people. Through careful analysis, this speech has showed how much
effort it actually took improve the government. The hardships and
military coup attempts Cory had to go through, whilst comforting a
broken country.

- - -. "Remembering Ninoy: Our Freedom Founded on His Sacrifice." 10th

Anniversary of Ninoy's Death. Sto. Domingo Church. 21 Aug. 1993.
Speech.
This speech provides the ideas and aspirations of Cory Aquino to
continue the work of her late husband, Ninoy Aquino. She repetitively
calls to fight for the Filipino, showing her passion and leadership that
has led the nation to unity.

Aquino, Noynoy. "President Aquino's Speech at the Ninoy and Cory Aquino
Fellowship Awards." Official Philippines Gazette. Official Gazette, 6 Dec.
2011. Web. 17 Jan. 2015. <http://www.gov.ph/2011/12/06/presidentaquino-speech-at-the-ninoy-and-cory-aquino-fellowship-awardsdecember-6-2011/>.
NoyNoy Aquino, son of the late Cory Aquino, relays a message to the
Fellowship awards that are regarded to those who showed immense
contribution to the Filipino People, as Cory Aquino has done. This
primary source presents his speech that describes Cory's leadership to
advertise intellectual exchanges between different countries, and the
control for Government power. It has helped our research to prove that
even after her death, Cory has yet to finish shaping the Philippines to
be better.
Aquino Administration GOVPH. Malacanang Manila Proclamation No. 3. By
Corazon Aquino. Publication no. 3. Manila, Philippines: Official Gazette,
1986.
This document is Proclamation No. 3 issued by Aquino, proclaiming her
government a revolutionary government. With this, she suspends the
1973 Constitution installed during martial law and promotes a
provisional Freedom Constitution, which vests legislative making
powers on her, pending the enactment of the new constitution. This
sources gives further insight into what kind of government Corazon
Aquino ran and her process of preserving the Constitution.
De Leon, Simon, V. E-mail interview. 19 Jan. 2015.
From our own questions, we asked one of the main Educators regarding
the history of presidents in the Ayala Filipino heritage Museum.

Through this interview, we have learned just how much Cory Aquino
has impacted the Filipino people through a scholar's perspective.
Although his answers we biased, it did show what the people, who
were voting for Aquino, would say.
De Leos, Maria Gina. Interview by Ishka De Leos. 12 Jan. 2015.
From this interview, we have learned from someone that was there
during Marcos' martial law, his escape to Hawaii, Cory Aquino's
election, and her death. This sources gave us insight as to what it was
like to live in the mess of Marcos' tyranny, and then saved from
Aquino's election.

Dumon, Marv. "Ninoy Aquino's Last Words." The Examiner. N.p., n.d. Web. 18
Jan. 2015.
This website gave us information of Ninoy Aquino's wishes that he
hoped to express through his future political career. He repeatedly said
that he hopes to make the Philippines a better nation, but
unfortunately, was not able to run as president because of his
assassination. Nevertheless, it shows his passion to save the Filipino
from tyrannical power. This primary source gives the exact excerpts
from Ninoys speech.
Governemnt, Philip[ine. Presidents Activities in Zamboanga City. N.p.: n.p.,
13 Sept. 2013. Print.
The press release of current president, Noynoy Aquino, shows how
after his parents passing, he lives for the Filipino people. He makes his
time to spend as a citizen that cares for their country just as Cory had
done. Even after Cory's death, her legacy lives on through her son
Noynoy.
Karnow, Stanley. "Reagan and the Philippines: Setting Marcos Adrift." New
York Times (New York City, NY), March 19, 1989, sec. A, 1-3.
This article provides information on the United States' relationship with
the Philippines during the reign of Ferdinand Marcos. The article
analyzes the positive relationship they had with Marcos until Benigno
Aquino's assassination. Through this article, we can see a definitive

turning point in Philippine history that not only led to the rise of
Corazon Aquino, but changed foreign relations between the United
States and the Philippines.
Lacierda, Edwin. "Statement: The Presidential Spokesperson on the Fourth
Death Anniversary of President Cory Aquino." Philippine Gazette. N.p.,
31 July 2013. Web. 27 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.gov.ph/2013/07/31/statement-the-presidentialspokesperson-on-the-fourth-death-anniversary-of-president-coryaquino/>.
As a primary source, to celebrate the fourth year of Cory's death, the
Presidential Spokesperson relays a few words in recognition of the
blessing Aquino's term was to the Philippines. His speech has helped
us learn one of the greatest lesson Cory' has taught the Philippines,
which was the tremendous work it takes to maintain and improve a
working democracy

MacArthur and Me. Internet Archive. N.p., 31 Dec. 1902. Web. 27 Jan. 2015.
<https://archive.org/details/JapaneseInvadePhilippines>.
As a primary source, the video describes the Japanese invasion to the
Philippines. This helps our research regarding the past presidents and
the background history of the Philippines. But because of the Japanese
invasions, it also set an example for one of the many times the
Philippines was held captive. it then emphasizes how great Aquino's
work to free the Filipino from tyrannical power.
Ronald Reagan. "Letter to President Corazon C. Aquino on the Internal
Situation in the Philippines ," July 8, 1986. Online by Gerhard Peters
and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=37589.
This letter referred to President Aquino's successful handling of the
failed attempt by former President Marcos' running mate Arturo
Tolentino, to establish a new government. Through this source, we are
able to see Aquino's effective leadership in the eyes of another
effective leader, Ronald Reagan. It also gives us better understanding
on how much impact Aquino had due to her global recognition.

"Speech of President Aquino at the Dedication Rites of the Cory Aquino

Democratic Space and Henry Sy, 3." Philippines ABS-CBN. N.p., 13 Feb.
2013. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
As a primary source, this website displays the video of Cory's son,
current president Noynoy Aquino, making his speech regarding Cory
Aquino Democratic Space. By looking through his speech and videos,
we have learned that even after Cory's death, she continues to aspire
students to push through academic pressures. She remains as
Philippines' source of encouragement, which guides us to prove our
thesis.
Sunday Express. "FM Declares Martial Law." Sunday Express (Manila,
Philippines), September 24, 1972, sec. 1, 1-2.
This newspaper article issues the Ferdinand Marcos' announcement of
Martial Law in the Philippines. The fact that the event headlined the
newspaper displays that this was a huge event that would greatly
concern the Philippines.

"'They Made History' - Corazon Aquino." MP4 video, 10:00. YouTube. Posted
by Steffen Kretz, August 7, 2009. Accessed January 27, 2015.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR86aijkfXo.
This video clip is a short interview of Corazon Aquino discussing her life
before and during her presidency. It was made in 2005 but published
on YouTube in 2009. The film captures Aquino's feelings towards the
turning points in Philippine history regarding her husband and
Ferdinand Marcos. This source was helpful in understanding Aquino's
point of view of the election and restoring democracy. We can better
understand her struggles through her presence and explanations in the
video.
Secondary Sources
A Call to Reflection and Action. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Jan. 2015.
This website gave us information in regards to Cory's religious life.
Even though she has to watch for military coups from Ferdinand

Marcos, she continued to remain as a model citizen through her true

scholastican. Many review her as the ideal woman, awarded woman of
the year in Life, because of her strength as the president whilst
showing her religious standards in the Catholic church.
Anderson, Michael, J. "Ferdinand E. Marcos." Britannica. N.p.: n.p., 2014.
Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/364302/Ferdinand-EMarcos>.
Through this secondary source, we were able to understand the life of
Ferdinand Marcos, know to the Philippines as dictator thats established
the martial law. This source has given us background information
regarding Ferdinand Marcos' page that explains the terror he has
placed to the people and the government of the Philippines.
"Aquino, Benigno S., III 1960 ." Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online
http://ea.grolier.com/profile_article?assetid=10006412 (accessed
January 28, 2015).
This article provides information on Benigno Aquino's background and
career as a senator of the Philippines. The source also provides
statistics about the votes of the presidential election between Corazon
Aquino and Ferdinand Marcos. This source was useful in reading more
about Benigno Aquino's activities as a rising political figure in the
Philippines as well as seeing his impact through the success of his wife
obtaining votes after his death.
'Aquino, Benigno Simeon, Jr' 2015, World Book Advanced, World Book,
Chicago, viewed 28 January 2015,
<http://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar724182>.
This source includes a brief history of Benigno Aquino, Corazon
Aquino's husband. It goes into detail regarding Benigno Aquino's
upbringing and opposition to Marcos. This source was useful in clearly
identifying Benigno Aquino, as he was the driving factor in Corazon
Aquino's decision to run int eh Philippine presidential campaign.
Baine, David Haward. "Corazon Aquino: The Story of a Revolution." Los
Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 10 May 1987. Web. 17 Jan. 2015.
<http://articles.latimes.com/1987-05-10/books/bk-6437_1_coryaquino>.
As a secondary source, the article from the Los Angeles times has
given their share of thoughts regarding Aquino's fight for freedom.

Because the article was written during the time of Aquino's run for
term, it has given us an insight of what was happening through an
outsiders perspective. The author explains in detail how Aquino was
the Leader for the people and nothing else.
Barnes, J. "Filipino President Corazon Aquino Sense of Justice Compelled Her
to Run for President." Investors.com. Last modified September 26,
2000. Accessed January 21, 2015.
http://news.investors.com/management-leaders-in-success/092600350472-filipino-president-corazon-aquino-sense-of-justice-compelledher-to-run-for-president.htm.
This is an article summarizing Corazon Aquino's life before, during, and
after presidency. It includes quotations for her and people with close
relations discussing personal feelings and/or afflictions regarding her
presidency and the assassination of her husband. This source was
helpful in understanding this era of the Philippines from Cory's
perspective.
"Corazon Aquino." Bio. N.p., 2015. Web. 24 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.biography.ph/people/corazon-aquino-9187250>.
The secondary source explains a brief description of the before, during,
and after presidency of Aquino's life. it has helped us compare other
information to place the most accurate research in our website. Not
only that, but through this source, we have found out more information
on her ability to encourage and unite the Filipino people.

"Corazon Aquino Is Philippines President." On This Day: n. pag. BBC News.

Web. 23 Jan. 2015.
Through this newspaper article, reviews Cory's monumental shift from
a widow, to the first female president of the Philippines and Asia. This
article gives insight to Marcos, the president before Aquino, and his
exile to Hawaii where he died shortly after.
"Cory Aquino: Leadership Legacy." Cory Aquino. Ninoy and Cory Foundation,
2010. Web. 27 Jan. 2015. <http://www.coryaquino.ph/>.
Cory's official website honors the great life she has lead, and
emphasizes the legacy she has left behind. This secondary source has
helped us pull ideas regarding Aquino's legacy, and showcase her

interactions with he Filipino people through pictures. Images spread

out on her page came from her official website.
"Corazon Aquino Obituary." Legacy. Associated Pr., 2009. Web. 25 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.legacy.org/s/corazon-aquino-obituary/130712405>.
Through this secondary source, it has helped us understand the
toppling rule of Aquino over the dictatorship that ruled for over 20
years in the Philippines. Although it was obvious biased towards
Aquino's rule, nevertheless; it guided our research to better
understand what Cory had to stop in order to create a more unified
nation.
Crisostomo, Isabela. Cory Profile of a President. Illus. Heherson Alvarez, T.
Manila: Braden bk, n.d. Print.
The book by Crisostomo describes in vivid detail the tremendous work
Aquino has done to save the country from Marcos' tyranny. Meanwhile,
as a secondary source, it has showed how troubled Cory's life was with
the incessant paranoia with Marcos' military coup that was after her,
during her terms as president. But through threats and failed
assassination attempts, this book has showed her strength to continue
as Philippines' hope.
Cruz, Elfren. "Marcos: One of 15 Worst Dictators." Philstar. Last modified
September 21, 2014. Accessed January 27, 2015.
http://www.philstar.com/opinion/2014/09/21/1371486/marcos-one-15worst-dictators.
This website provides information on the ranking of Marcos as a
dictator. He is ranked number eleven out of fifteen dictators, the first
being Hitler. This sources gives insight into how powerful he was and
how much opposition he obtained that ultimately led to his overthrow.
Cruz, Enten. Cory's Legacy of Leadership. Philippine Star. N.p., 1 Aug. 2013.
Web. 26 Jan. 2015.
This press release give a great analysis at to what is Cory's legacy. This
source gives further insight to one of Cory's greatest gifts to the
Filipino People, "a legacy of leadership that symbolizes and dares to
fight what is truly the best in the Filipino people".
Dahm, Bernhard. Economy and Politics in the Philippines under Corazon
Aquino. 1991 ed. Hamburg, Germany: Institut fr Asienkunde, 1991.

This book contains information regarding the economic and and

political stability of the Philippines under the authority of Corazon
Aquino. The text explains how she dramatically changed politics for the
Republic of the Philippines by restoring democracy for the nation. The
economy continued to recover from Marcos' corruption, but Corazon
Aquino ended the corruption as she assumed presidency. This source
gives insight on the impact of Aquino's presidency and how much the
Philippines changed as a result.
DeFronzo, James. "Revolutionary Movementsin World History - V1." In
Revolutionary Movements in World History: From 1750 to the Present.
Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2006. http://ebooks.abcclio.com/reader.aspx?isbn=9781851097982&id=REVMOV1E.1.
This book provides information about Corazon Aquino's involvement in
one of the significant revolutionary movements of the Philippines: the
People's Power Revolution. It also discusses how much of an impact the
revolution had in the Philippines ultimately leading her presidency. This
source was helpful in clarifying the historical significance of the
People's Power Revolution, Cory's leadership in it, and its impact on
Philippine citizens.
Gustafson, MS 2015, 'Women's movement' , World Book Advanced, World
Book, Chicago, viewed 28 January
2015,<http://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?
id=ar608570>.
This article in a database contains information regarding women's
movements and Corazon Aquino's impact on a worldwide women's
movement being the first female president of the Philippines and Asia,
proving her courage and strength as a leader. This source was
important in discovering a bigger picture in Corazon Aquino's legacy.
She did more than return democracy in the Philippines--she became a
role model for women everywhere, proving that they can be as
effective leaders as men.
Hill, Gerald N. and Kathleen Thompson. Aquino Assassination: The Story and
Analysis of the Assassination of Philippine Senator Benigno S. Aquino.
Sonoma, CA: Hilltop Pub. Co., 1983.
This book provides a detailed account of Benigno Aquino's
assassination and the events that led up to it. Through this source, we
are able to understand the assassination in depth and what it meant
for Filipinos across the nation.

history.com. N.p., 2008. Web. 28 Jan. 2015.

The Bataan Death March was one of the most tragic events that
happened during Japanese Republic rule on the Philippines. This
website gives insight and background information concerning the
cruelty displayed to the Filipino. This history shows how the Philippines
was wounded and even after years past this event, only Cory was able
to truly put the Filipino people back to their place of freedom and
peace.
"International Affairs in the 1980s." In America in the 20th Century, Marshall
Cavendish Digital,
2015http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/articledisplay/53/10856/
113227(28 January 2015).
This database article contains information about Corazon Aquino's
involvement in international affairs and her headlines in worldwide
news for the economic woes, anti-government guerrillas, and an
untrustworthy military she had to deal with during her presidency. This
source was helpful in seeing a perspective of Corazon Aquino through a
worldwide view.
Lewis, David. "Sideways strategies: civil society-state reformist crossover
activities in the Philippines 1986-2010." Contemporary Southeast Asia:
Global Issues in Context, 2013, 27+.
This source goes into detail about Aquino's democratic system and the
government she ran during her presidency. It also discusses Fidel
Ramos' successes during his presidency and his government system.
This source was important in understanding Aquino and Ramos'
government policies and what impact they had on the Philippines.

Melencio, Sonny. "The Historical Legacy of Former President Corazon Aquino."

Statement on Chairman Sonny: n. pag. Tunay Na Pagbabago. Web. 28
Jan. 2015. <http://www.masa.ph/index.php?
option=com_content&view=article&id=13:the-historical-legacy-offormer-president-corazon-aquino&catid=2:news-on-plm&Itemid=15>.
Not only does this website journal give grave details concerning
Aquino's historical legacy, but it has interesting facts that has helped

us put together Cory's legacy. This website provides information on the

current government of the Philippines and some details on President
Gloria Macapagal.
Ninoy's Final Journey. Presidential Museum and Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 28
Jan. 2015. <http://malacanang.gov.ph/4466-death-anniversary-ofninoy-aquino/>.
From this video, we were able to conduct research on Cory's late
husband, Ninoy Aquino. All his accomplishments that led to to his
tragic death, which was the sole reason Cory rose to power. She was
able to continue the work Ninoy Aquino would have done to the
country if he weren't assassinated by Ferdinand Marcos.
Pagusara, Don, J. "Cory Aquino's Greatest Legacy." Davoa's First Online News
13 Sept. 2014: n. pag. Davao Today. Web. 28 Jan. 2015.
This news article analyzes the greatest legacy Cory left in the
Philippines. Through Cory, he was able to turn back the wheels of
history, and lead the government away from the pre-martial-law. The
article emphasizes her power that heightened the revolutionary war of
People Power. Not only that, but the article considers her son, current
president of the Philippines, as one of Cory's greatest legacy.
Silvestre, Jaylyn. "The Rise of Women Leaders in the Philippines." A Study of
Corazon Aquino and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, 2002, 2-6.
This study goes into more detail concerning the achievements of the
most prominent women leaders in the Philippines--Corazon Aquino
and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The study discusses their relations and
rise to power. It also mentions obstacles they had to face due to their
background and gender. This source provided us with further insight
into Aquino's legacy for achieving more respect for women as leaders.
Teves, Maria Althea. "Timeline: Events in the Life of Cory Aquino." ABS-CBN
News. Last modified July 22, 2009. Accessed January 19, 2015.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/features/07/21/09/timeline-events-lifecory-aquino.
This is a timeline with brief summaries about important events that led
to Corazon Aquino's presidency. This was important to include because
these initial events defined Corazon Aquino as a leader and were a
guide to her following presidency.
Times, Washington. "Corazon Aquino's Legacy." Washington Times 9 Aug.
2009: n. pag. The Washington Times. Web. 21 Jan. 2015.

Just after the death of Cory Aquino, Washington Times posts the news
article that analyzes the legacy she has left for the Filipino people.
Through their analysis, Cory remains to be the hope and reason behind
why the Philippines is united as one. This has helped us prove her
capabilities as a great female leader.
World Geography: Understanding a Changing World, s.v. "People Power-National Union of Christian Democrats," accessed January 28, 2015.
http://worldgeography.abc-clio.com/.
This source provides information on Corazon Aquino's achievements
during her presidency and her successor, Fidel Ramos, right after. The
information continues Lakas-NUCD presidential candidate Jose de
Venecia came in a distant second to Vice President Joseph Estrada in
May 1998 elections. This was important in understanding the impact
Aquino left and how the following presidencies impacted the
Philippines.
World Geography: Understanding a Changing World, s.v. "Corazon Aquino,"
accessed January 28, 2015. http://worldgeography.abc-clio.com/.
This source provides a detailed summary of her overall presidency,
including the reforms and policies Corazon Aquino enacted. It includes
a list of her awards, achievements, and degrees as well. This
information is useful in understanding more about Aquino's
presidencya dn the history she made while in office.
World History: The Modern Era, s.v. "Ferdinand Marcos," accessed January
28, 2015. http://worldhistory.abc-clio.com/.
This database provides information on the history of Ferdinand Marcos
and what policies he enacted during his dictatorial presidency before
Corazon Aquino. This source was important in understanding what
Corazon Aquino was fighting against and why she decided to fight
against it.