It's a sad for the Philippines as we say thanks and good bye to an icon of democracy in the Philippines. Now, I'll be honest - I wasn't here during the time of Marcos and Martial Law. I was too young to care about politics when I was young and so I don't have that deep appreciation of what Cory or even Ninoy did for the Philippines like what my older friends have.
I'm really more affected in the fact that as we lay Cory Aquino to rest, there are no others who would command such respect and honor from the Filipino people.
I don't see anyone else who would get showered with confetti along Makati.
I don't see anyone who would receive condolences from the white house and the other world leaders.
I don't see anyone who would get condolences from the Pope.
I don't see anyone who would unite the Filipino people this way.
I don't see anyone who rightfully should be on a Philippine bank note.
I was pondering on that last point and I've wondered if Cory should get her own note or if she should be included in the 500 bill with Ninoy. I say she should appear in the 500 bill.
On the lighter side, I just found out Erap is on the Php 2000 bill. No, really: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/bspnotes/banknotes_comsale.asp Scroll down to the 1998 Commemorative Note.
On an even lighter side, look at what the Manila Bulletin printed:
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