Watching Cory Aquino's funeral convoy on Buendia

Yesterday, I witnessed a piece of history. Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos lined--nay, flocked to--the streets to get a glimpse of Cory's funeral convoy on its way to the Manila Cathedral. Yellow ribbons and confetti rained on the scene, and people flashed Cory's L sign, which many had forgotten about in the years following the EDSA People Power revolt.

Hers was not a perfect presidency. But given the challenges she had to deal with, it was even surprising that she managed to survive those turbulent six years at all. Cory Aquino was, and is, one of the most loved presidents in Philippine history. Filipinos are a deeply divided bunch. But even in her passing, Cory still managed to unite the country.




Photo by Wengee Bayhon

As always, there are a number of politicians who couldn't help but take advantage of the affair for free election publicity. The Binays just lost my vote.


Naman Jun-Jun. Huwag ka muna magpa-photo-op.