Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
- Born:
- January 25, 1933, Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines
- Died:
- August 1, 2009, Makati City, Philippines
- Nationality:
- Filipino
- Profession(s):
- Politician, 11th President of the Philippines
Early Life and Education
- Born into the prominent Cojuangco family of Tarlac.
- Studied at St. Scholastica's College, Manila.
- Spent two years in the United States, studying at Ravenhill Academy in Philadelphia and Notre Dame Convent School in New York City.
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and mathematics from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in New York City in 1953.
Career and Major Achievements
- Became a prominent figure in the opposition movement against President Ferdinand Marcos.
- Widow of Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., whose assassination in 1983 galvanized the opposition.
- Led the People Power Revolution in 1986, which ousted Marcos and ended his 20-year rule.
- Served as the 11th President of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992.
- Oversaw the drafting and ratification of the 1987 Constitution.
- Initiated land reform programs and efforts to stabilize the Philippine economy.
Notable Works
- While not directly a work, the publication and widespread availability of the Report of the Fact-Finding Board on the Killing of Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. (Agrava Report) was instrumental in shaping public opinion during her rise to power. It provided critical insights into the Marcos regime.
- Her political actions and speeches are documented in various historical records and news articles.
Legacy and Impact
Corazon Cojuangco Aquino is remembered as a symbol of democracy and a pivotal figure in Philippine history. She restored democratic institutions and processes after years of authoritarian rule. Despite facing numerous challenges during her presidency, including coup attempts and economic instability, she is credited with ushering in a new era of freedom and stability for the Philippines. Her life is documented in biographies, and one such is effectively a corazon cojuangco aquino autobiography, as her life story is central to understanding modern Philippine history.