Massive turnout as Corazon Aquino’s cortege retraces 1986 ‘people power’ route

MANILA, Philippines — Masses of mourners chanted the name of former President Corazon Aquino as her body was escorted through the Philippine capital’s rain-soaked streets Monday.

Cory Aquino dies, Philippines declares 10-day mourning (Second Lead)

MANILA - Philippine democracy icon and former president Corazon Aquino, who led a “people power” revolt that toppled one of the world’s most corrupt dictators, died Saturday after battling colon cancer for more than a year, her family said. She was 76.

Philippines mourns democracy icon, former President Corazon Aquino, dead at 76

MANILA, Philippines — Military honor guards carried former President Corazon Aquino’s flag-draped casket to a school gym Saturday for public viewing, as Filipinos mourned the beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and fought off seven coup attempts.

White House says Aquino played ‘crucial role’ in restoring Philippine democracy

WASHINGTON — The White House said Friday that former Philippines President Corazon Aquino will be remembered for her “crucial role” in moving the country to democratic rule through non-violent protest.

Philippine democracy icon Corazon Aquino dies at 76

MANILA - Philippine democracy icon and former president Corazon Aquino died Saturday after battling colon cancer for more than a year, her family said. She was 76.

Clinton says Aquino helped restore Philippine democracy after years of authoritarian rule

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says former Philippines President Corazon Aquino “helped bring democracy back” to her country after years of authoritarian rule.

Philippines president declares 10-days of national mourning to honor Aquino

WASHINGTON — Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (uh-ROY’-oh) is remembering former President Corazon Aquino as a “national treasure” who led the country at a time of great peril.

Philippine democratic icon Corazon Aquino dies

MANILA - Philippine democracy icon and former president Corazon Aquino died Saturday after battling colon cancer for more than one year, her family said. She was 76.

Philippine democracy icon, former President Corazon Aquino, dead at 76

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a “people power” revolt and sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died on Saturday, her son said. She was 76.

Prayers pour in as cancer-stricken Philippine ex-President Aquino’s condition stabilizes

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, who has cancer, left the intensive care unit and was in stable condition, her spokeswoman said Thursday, as prayers for her recovery poured in from friends and even political enemies.

Cancer-stricken Philippine ex-President Aquino hospitalized in serious condition

MANILA, Philippines — Cancer-stricken former Philippine President Corazon Aquino has been admitted to a hospital in serious condition, her spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Imelda Marcos says she’s broke and bitter, but clings on to diamond ring

MANILA, Philippines — Imelda Marcos is nothing if not a survivor.