Up to now, my parents always tell tales about the EDSA Revolution and how they carried me with them and rallied among other Filipinos fighting for democracy. How the late Aquinos have fought against  dictatorship and for our rights.  I was like 3months old that time. Almost every girl on their picture wears pink but me as a kid, almost all my stuff were yellow. Growing up with Aquino supporter parents, even my first birthday was yellow-themed, and I always smile with the “Laban” sign in pictures. My parents never fail to tell us about the heroism of Ninoy and Cory everytime our discussion ends up with Martial law.

It was a very shocking news when I heard that President Cory Aquino died last Saturday.  It was kind of sad because the woman that we always lookup to is gone and yet somehow peaceful in a way because everyday,  I can hear from the radio that she is having a hard time.

It‘s a good thing that Wednesday, was declared a holiday and I get the chance to at least pay respect to her by waiting for funeral cortège and at least say a little prayer.  Even just waiting at the Quirino Avenue, I saw in my own eyes that Filipinos have not forgotten what she had done for us. It felt as if I was in EDSA (though I can’t remember. I was so little that time)

Everyone was patiently waiting for her cortège and some are giving away free yellow ribbons.  Everytime a part of the cortege pass, it’s like everyone knew each other.

Exchange of smiles and signs of “Laban” is what I witnessed. I have never seen such respect given to anyone. Really, she doesn’t need a state funeral. It is very clear that her greatness is very much appreciated.

It’s just sad because there are always opportunist that make use of these moments in a bad way. AKBAYAN,  Rissa Hontivero’s Party list was so disrespectful. Her party came with a very big banner that instead of saying good stuff for the late president, there they were using the chance to protest to GMA. I don’t like GMA either but they should have chosen another time and not during a solemn funeral.  That is just unethical. She even went to the burial (I saw on TV).

In my heart, I will always remember that if it wasn’t because of President Cory Aquino,  we never had the democracy that we are enjoying right now. Let’s not forget to fight for our right just like she did.  She had lived as an example of selflessness and  courage. Thank You President Cory.