News stories by Anna Martelino

  1. PHILIPPINES: Filipinos Mourn Cory Aquino, Democracy Icon

    - Inter Press Service

    A story from Inter Press Service, an international news agency

    An icon of democracy whose unexpected rise to power in 1986 gave birth to the term 'people power' in the world’s political lexicon. A reluctant president and survivor of six coup attempts. A moral force known for her stubbornness even if told she was wrong.

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