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House vows to live Aquino inspiration

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As condolences poured in from members of the House of Representatives for the family of former President Corazon Aquino, the lawmakers at the same time vowed to live out the inspiration she bestowed as the “moral compass of the country” to thwart attempts to curtail
democracy.

World condoles on Aquino’s death

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The world weeps with the family of President Corazon Aquino and the Filipino nation, as ambassadors from various countries sent their message of condolences following her passing.

Arroyo declares 10-day national mourning

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(UPDATE) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared a 10-day period of national mourning after Corazon Aquino, former president, died early Saturday.

Her family was praying the Rosary when former President Corazon Aquino gave her “last deep breath,” popular TV host Boy Abunda told reporters on Saturday.

Arroyo plea: Preserve Coral Triangle

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WASHINGTON, DC — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Friday appealed to other countries to do their share in preserving the Coral Triangle, one of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems and the biggest source of fish products in the world.

Arroyo meeting with Clinton pushes through

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WASHINGTON DC — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pushed through at 4:30 p.m. Friday (Saturday in Manila) at the presidential suite of the Willard Hotel.

Candle-lighting ceremony in Makati for Aquino

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The Black and White Movement will hold a candle-lighting ceremony in honor of former President Corazon Aquino at the Tower 1 of Ayala near Paseo de Roxas in Makati City at 9 a.m., one of its convenor, Leah Navarro, announced Saturday.

Nation lost ‘mother, guiding voice’

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The nation should keep the memory of former President Corazon Aquino alive by standing for truth, freedom and justice, especially at this time when the Constitution is under threat, former president Joseph Estrada said in a statement issued by his spokesperson.