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.

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.

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