Corazon Aquino Funeral Convoy

August 03, 2009 Philippine former president Corazon C. Aquino funeral convoy (from ANC) -ABS-CBN Official Statement on the Passing Away of Former President Cory Aquino- ABS-CBN joins the nation in mourning the death of a woman whose sacrifice and courage sparked people power movements all around the world. President Corazon Aquino ousted a dictator and became an icon of democracy. She championed press freedom, liberated ABS-CBN, and restored it to its rightful owners. A leader who touched our hearts - at once fragile and invincible - she was the embodiment of the people power she inspired. Leading by example, she is the spirit of the Filipino to do good and and to be good. Thank you, President Cory, for giving us hope and showing us the way.