The citizens of Roxas City and Capiz were shocked with the announcement of the passing of former President Cory Aquino. A democracy icon tagged as the Woman in Yellow, Mrs. Aquino died 3:00 am, Saturday, Aug. 1. Her family was around her, saying the rosary, when she breathed her last due to cardiac arrest. Mrs. Aquino had suffered from colon cancer since last year.
Throughout the city center, yellow ribbons can be found hanging on trees, lampposts, and pillars, signifying the local government’s condolences for the loss of the former president. The Philippine flag is at half-mast, done only when a Philippine president or a dignitary of great honor has died. Likewise, the provincial capitol hung a streamer on its balcony saying “Thank You President Cory,” in gratitude for the president for all that she had done to the Filipinos during her brief but telling term as president.
Tomorrow, to coincide with her necrological service and burial, a requiem mass will be held 9 am at the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Throughout the city center, yellow ribbons can be found hanging on trees, lampposts, and pillars, signifying the local government’s condolences for the loss of the former president. The Philippine flag is at half-mast, done only when a Philippine president or a dignitary of great honor has died. Likewise, the provincial capitol hung a streamer on its balcony saying “Thank You President Cory,” in gratitude for the president for all that she had done to the Filipinos during her brief but telling term as president.
Tomorrow, to coincide with her necrological service and burial, a requiem mass will be held 9 am at the Metropolitan Cathedral.
