DEMOCRACY: LOST.. REGAINED

written by Irenerose Susi

The succeeding days have become yellow days as we remember our beloved former President Corazon Aquino’s 4Oth death day. She is to be immortalized as the woman who delivered our democracy from the clutches of martial law. As she is now finally resting in the hands of her Creator, this woman of bravery and sincerity to serve the Filipino people deserves a tribute from every peace loving Filipino people. 

President Cory is an epitome of a public servant whose decisions reside in her faith in the Almighty. Her weapon was prayer in her desire to solve the problems and the turmoil she inherited from the previous regime. She honestly fulfilled the mission God gave to her, even sacrificing her family for good governance. This she did by fighting for Ninoy Aquino’s cause, that is, to make every Filipino live proudly under a government that is free of corruption and oppression.

We owe so much to Pres. Cory for giving us the inspiration on how a Filipinos should live. Her selfless style of government proved there is still hope for equality. But behind all these accolades, one trademark her government should be praised for is, she helped regain respect for Filipinos. She may have accomplished less but her leadership opened the eyes of the Filipinos and the world on regaining freedom. EDSA I catapulted our nation in the eyes of the world. For four days, our foreheads were held up high, not being ashamed of ourselves. For some four days, we were the guiding light, the inspiration of the peoples of the world who are fighting against their forms of corruption and oppression. She was the leader.

Now that the great inspiration and leader passed, the legacy should continue. The hope should be kept burning in us. Vigilance against those who want to trample again the restored democracy should be renewed. This is our only way to repay the sacrifices of President Corazon C. Aquino. She has prepared the way towards a better Philippines; it is time to carry the torch. If we can not do it…nakapanghihinayang naman!.