President Corazon C. Aquino

Maria Corazon “Cory” Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (25 January 1933 - 1st August 2009) was the 11th President of the Philippines and the “mother of democracy”, served from 1986 to 1992. She was the first woman president of the Philippines, and the first woman president of each country in Asia.

Aquino was married to Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. (born 1932 - died 1983), a leading figure in opposition to the policy of the autocratic President Ferdinand Marcos. After her husband was assassinated upon his return from exile in the United States on 21 August 1983, Aquino, had no political experience, was a focal point and unifying force of the opposition against Marcos. It was designed for the fight against Marcos in the 1986 snap presidential elections. After Marcos was the winner despite widespread reports of electoral fraud, as President Aquino was the peaceful revolution of 1986 people Power.

Aquino presidency saw the restoration of democratic institutions in the Philippines, by adopting a new constitution, the powers of the president, both houses of Congress restored and renewed emphasis on civil liberties. Its management has also been attempted by several military coup disadvantaged members of the Philippine Army, the derailment of a return to full political stability and economic development. After he died of colon cancer, 1 August 2009 by cardiovascular arrest.