My home country, the Philippines, recently lost its first female president--in fact, the first ever female president in Asia. President Corazon Aquino was a widow, a plain "housewife," who brought democracy back to the Philippines by defeating a dictator through peaceful means, by launching the historic People Power Revolution in EDSA back in 1986. The color of change was yellow, which became Aquino's trademark color.
This postcard shows a diorama (miniature clay figures) display of said historic event--when people took to the streets and convinced the soldiers to lay down their arms and join them in ousting former President Ferdinand Marcos, who had placed the country under martial law.
The caption on the back reads, "On 22 February 1986, Filipinos gathered at EDSA to begin the four day People Power phenomena. It installed the first woman President of the Philippines, Corazon C. Aquino."
I bought this postcard many years ago as a souvenir from the Ayala Museum in Makati City, Philippines where "The Diorama Experience" can be seen. Coincidentally, President Aquino passed away in Makati City.
Filipinos around the world mourn her passing, and thousands paid their last respects to the most humble leader the Philippines has ever seen. My friends and I had met on Tuesday in Manhattan where we signed the condolence book for Mrs. Aquino at the Philippine Consulate on 5th Avenue.
This postcard shows a diorama (miniature clay figures) display of said historic event--when people took to the streets and convinced the soldiers to lay down their arms and join them in ousting former President Ferdinand Marcos, who had placed the country under martial law.
The caption on the back reads, "On 22 February 1986, Filipinos gathered at EDSA to begin the four day People Power phenomena. It installed the first woman President of the Philippines, Corazon C. Aquino."
I bought this postcard many years ago as a souvenir from the Ayala Museum in Makati City, Philippines where "The Diorama Experience" can be seen. Coincidentally, President Aquino passed away in Makati City.
Filipinos around the world mourn her passing, and thousands paid their last respects to the most humble leader the Philippines has ever seen. My friends and I had met on Tuesday in Manhattan where we signed the condolence book for Mrs. Aquino at the Philippine Consulate on 5th Avenue.
Her timeless portrait as Time Magazine's "Woman of the Year" in 1986.
There are two separate books to sign...one is for the general public and the other is for diplomats. This one shows a dedication by a member of the Holy See mission.
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RIP Cory :( Some people say she didn't do much for the country. That may be true, but at least she stood for something unlike the countless others.
may you rest in peace, Tita Cory. I like the postcard you bought. It's too bad that the postcards i saw when I was in Ayala Museum early this year were that of paintings.
She was a brave lady. Thank you for sharing.
She was a noteworthy woman, well worthy of praise. I like the postcard, you are fortunate to have it!
That's a great postcard and a wonderful souvenir of a great historical event.
The world needs more strong women like her. That card is a treasure.
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Happy PFF to you .
Thank you for sharing this post .
It is so important to remmeber that one person can make a difference in the world .
Blessings of peace to you .
Happy Trails
she was quite a leader. pgma is definitely not on hear league. i hope her death would be the final nail in the coffin of pgma's ambition to stay in power by amending the current constitution via cha-cha or con-ass.
Your postcard, what a great way to remember an iconic figure and historical event. My condolences...
Do you know until when is the condolence book open for signing at the PhilConGen in NY? Thanks.
wow, you're lucky to have that postcard as a souvenir. a personal memento of a very pious president and a silently tough lady.
Thanks so much for the info. I'm going there this week.
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