Cory Aquino Day proposed
Senator Mar Roxas Monday filed a resolution declaring January 25, the date of birth of former President Corazon Aquino, as “Cory Aquino Day.”
In Joint Resolution No. 28, Roxas said the former President, who passed away on Aug. 1, deserves to be honored yearly for her crucial role in the revival of democracy in our country.
He said the country should look up to Mrs. Aquino as a symbol of the fight against corruption. “Former President Cory Aquino has demonstrated in the clearest terms that steep moral values and strength of character are what our nation need in times of unabated corruption and political and social decay,” he said.
When she was President, Mrs. Aquino, endearingly called as “Tita Cory” by the people, took on the
mission to run after the riches stolen from the nation during Martial Law years, Roxas said.
The Senate was expected to pass Joint Resolution 28 Monday. The House of Representatives is also expected to pass a similar resolution.
Original Article: Cory Aquino Day
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Why are we in a hurry for these things? Or are politicians simply trying to ride on this issue?
