“THE FREEDOM I am enjoying now, I owe to Cory. She showed and inspired us to pray and to have faith in God and to do things that would benefit other people.” — Rhea Dimaculangan, 18, University of Santo Tomas
“For me, Cory is the ‘Unifying Saint.’ She was a president who was not only respected, but loved by the people.”
— Geloy Concepcion, 18, UST
“Hindi man niya nabago nang todo ang Pilipinas, nalagyan niya ng liwanag ang puso ng bawat Pinoy para baguhin ang Pilipinas.”
— Migs Senires, 20, UST
“As I grew up, I asked my parents to tell me stories about martial law. My own mother used to tell me how religious Tita Cory was, and how she sacrificed for the people. She loved each and every one of us Filipinos.”
— Danee Oromina, 18, UST
“Despite her simplicity, she was able to elicit change in the Philippines. She was a mother who showed great care
for the nation.” — Duey Guison, 19, Ateneo de Manila University
“We thank her for everything that we have now and what the future generations will have as well.” — Paolo Magpayo, 21, De La Salle University
“Cory Aquino is the mother of the Philippines and a woman of conviction.”
— Gemi Ablaza, DLSU
“Cory is an example of the true leader. She is an inspiration to every Filipino.”
— Christian Rellis, 18, De la Salle-College of St. Benilde
“I never experienced Edsa, but I see her as a woman of integrity and strength who did not let grief defeat her. She stood tall and did what she knew must be done. I hope one day I too will rise to the occasion to fight for what is right with as much grace as she had. Salamat, Cory.”
— Corazon Gamboa, 19, St. Benilde
“She did everything for our dear country and she brought us pride. I also admire her for being a woman of simplicity and faith. President Cory is God’s gift to the Filipinos and she makes us proud to be one.”
— Carmela Maniego, 17, University of the Philippines-Diliman
“I see Cory Aquino as a mother to every Filipino people. She was the light our country needed during its most crucial moment.”
— Fergie Santos-Urrutia, 19, UP
“Cory was a woman of virtue and faith. She proved to everybody that a woman can make a difference.”
— Bern Oliver, 20, UP
“President Cory will forever be the mother of the nation.”
— Pauline Pastrana, 19, UST
“President Cory Aquino is not just an icon of democracy but also a mother to us Filipinos. I look up to her as the best president we ever had. It’s such an honor to be a Filipino because of her.”
— Rowie Nuval, UST
“She showed me that loving your country you can make such a big difference.”
— Patricia Antonio, 19, University of Asia and the Pacific
“I still feel deeply indebted to her for the freedom and democracy that we are enjoying today.”
— Rachelle Flores, 18, UA&P
“Cory stood up for what she believed was right, and never
gave up.”
— Pia Villadolid, 19, UA&P
“She was a very inspiring woman. I will try to carry all the lessons I learned from her until I grow old and gray.”
— Mathea Evangelista, 20, University of the East
“For me, she’s an inspiration, both as a Filipino and as a woman.”
— Rica Fernandez, 17, Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila
“Cory Aquino led our nation in the fight for freedom—armed only with the rosary and faith.” — Paula Dehesa, 16, St. Paul College
“She was a woman of action, a definite example of pure selfless love and service for the Filipino nation. She leaves a legacy of optimism—in believing that our nation can be
and will be better.” — Pamela Katigbak, 19, Assumption College
“Through her I learned that being Filipino is the best gift from God.” — Olivia Duque, 17, De la Salle Zobel
“Cory had both humility and power: two attributes that don’t always mix well together.” — Bernadette Halili, 16, International School Manila
“Cory Aquino is the reason why we Filipinos know how to fight for our rights. Ituloy natin ang laban.” — Denise Chan, 16, De La Salle Zobel
