Friday, August 14, 2009
Sunday, August 02, 2009
August 5 is Special Non Working Holliday
For those who are thinking or want to see Former President Aquino for the last time here's your chance... August 5 was declared already as a Special Non Working Holliday. Former President Aquino died last Saturda.
MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) August 5, the scheduled burial date for former President Corazon Aquino, has been declared a special non-working holiday, it was learned Sunday.
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said the proclamation would "give Filipinos a chance to pay their respects and appreciation" to the late former president.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would cut short her trip in the United States so she could attend the funeral. He said she would fly Monday from New York to San Francisco for a refuel stop and was expected to arrive in Manila early Wednesday morning, just in time for the funeral.
source: inquirer.net
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Former President Cory C. Aquino died today
The former President Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino died this Saturday morning after her long battle with colon cancer. The formar President was was 76 when she passed away. Deedee Siytangco, confirmed the death of Mrs. Aguino this Saturday morning. The loss of our country’s Icon of Democracy is surely a big loss for us but she will definitely live forever in our hearts.
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