Cory Aquino

Icon of Democracy: Remembering Cory

On this day in 1933, former President Cory Aquino was born in Paniqui, Tarlac. As her destiny would dictate, she would eventually grow up to not only become the Philippines' first female president, but most notably an icon and restorer of democracy during one of the country's darkest times. Revisit some of…

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Modern day heroes

Where do you look for heroes these days? Today, they are no longer dressed in katipunero red and brandishing weapons of war as they charge through enemy lines. Modern day heroes fight modern day evils and adversaries with kindness, understanding, and forgiveness. Look closely: the hero you are looking for might simply…

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Remembering Ninoy Aquino: ‘Perhaps the dream didn’t die with him’

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ  The heroism of Ninoy Aquino, who was gunned down at high noon at the Manila International Airport 33 years ago, transcends politics. He isn’t a trend, to be honored only during certain political climes. He is a hero for all seasons. To have openly declared that…

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Maruxa Pita: Angel Maruxa

“It’s the education of the children. When I say education, it’s not only the intellectual; it’s not only the spiritual; but the inner person, their attitude," she says, making it unsurprising that that the minds she's helped mold - including that of outgoing President Aqiuno - have gone on to help…

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Coosome Twosomes on PeopleAsia

All the days you spend with your significant other should be special, but Valentine's Day is that one day in the year ultimately devoted just for them. PeopleAsia celebrates this year's season of love by putting together a list of couples who know how to make everyday feel like Valentine's Day. Here are…

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