President Cory Aquino (1933-2009) International Democracy Icon UP Alyansa ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Panlipunang Katwiran at Kaunlaran (ALYANSA) is in solidarity with the Filipino people in mourning the death of former President Cory Aquino, an icon of international democracy From a grieving wid w to @ presidential aspirant, Cory became the rallying point of Filipinos F a dictator. This gave rise to the EDSA People Power alyzed through in our steuggle against the rule « Revolution of 1986, an enduring testament that progressive change can be toration af Amidst the peaceful means. With Cory serving as an inspiration, the people fought for th teuth, fi and justice in locked arms instead of loaded guns in the streets threat of military force against the protesters, the people’s faith remained intact because of jain. And it can be assumed that this steadfastness was brought about by hope for a better future—our /tme. Ultimately, it is our generation that greatly benefited from the actions of those in EDSA in 1986. With Cory beating the standard for an army of peace, democrac| edom, the firm resolye summarized in two words: never a was restored. When s simplici 1¢ became President, despite her flaws, Cory redefined leadership by infusing into it and humility that we rarely see in our politicians today. Moreover, we Iskolars para ent in the highest governing cutive Order No. 204-A in sa Bayan were given the opportunity to have a voting Student Re body in the University of the Philippines through Cory’s F: 1987. In her passing, let us remember and celebrate Cory Aquino’s brand of leadership that is Jaan are called to continue the fight to sincere and unwavering. With this, we Iskolars para sa preserve the democracy that the EDSA People Power Revolution restored. In doing so, we in ALYANSA believe that we must first value the freedom that we have now by exercising our tight to speak and act through peaceful means manifestation of the triumph of EDSA through Cory Aquino. gainst injustice—a concrete Haandog ng Pil Mapaya ino sa mundo, aang pagbabago. at, Rate vast, Rea ang Mal na wale LYANSA 2009 4 magleaisa tayong lah Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo Fin Paredes, Apnit 1986 /upalyansa.multiply.com/