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Corazon Aquino began her presidency on February 25, 1986, following the People Power Revolution as the 11th president of the Philippines, succeeding Ferdinand Marcos.Aquino's relatively peaceful ascension to the Philippine presidency signaled the end of authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines, and drew her and the Filipino people international acclaim and admiration.
In November 1985, Ferdinand Marcos, who had been the president of the Philippines for almost 2 decades, announced a snap presidential election that took place on February 7, 1986, amidst the growing political tensions in the country that had followed the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr., a prominent opposition leader and former senator, more than two years before.
Corazon Aquino broke the custom of leaving the Grandstand immediately, choosing instead to stay until the end of Fidel Ramos's inaugural speech. Ramos also attended the oath-taking of Joseph Estrada and the inaugural ceremonies. The inauguration proper then begins with the singing of the national anthem.
Marcos announced the beginning of the Fourth Republic on June 30, during his inauguration speech. On February 25, 1986, due to the People Power Revolution, Marcos went into exile in Hawaii, and Corazon Aquino became the 11th president of the Philippines. [2]
María Corazón "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino [4] CCLH (Tagalog: [kɔɾaˈsɔn kɔˈhwaŋkɔ aˈkino]; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipino politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992.
The draft constitution passed by the ConCom on October 12, 1986, and was presented to President Aquino three days later. The draft constitution was subject to a plebiscite on February 2, 1987 . The results of the plebiscite was announced on February 11, 1987, with 16,622,111 or 76.30% of voters in favor of the draft.
Cory Aquino arrives in Manila and proceeds to her sister's house in Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong. Enrile and Ramos decide to consolidate their forces at Camp Crame. Linking arms, the people at EDSA create a protective wall for Enrile and RAM troops as they leave Camp Aguinaldo and cross the highway to get to Crame on the other side.
Presidential spokesperson, legal counsel and speechwriter, office of Pres. Corazon Aquino of Ministry of Information, Malacañang (1986–1988) Locsin was known as the speechwriter of Corazon Aquino, and penned her standing ovation speech at the US Congress (1986) Lecturer of US War College (1991) Press Secretary (1986–1987)