Farewell to President Cory Aquino
President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco Aguino finally succumbed to colon cancer after battling the dreaded disease in Makati Medical. Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aguino gave the official statement outside of Makati Medical Center where the former president had her chemotherapy. The official statement read:
"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m., August 1, 2009, of cardio-respiratory arrest.
“She would have wanted to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and your continued love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country.
“Hinihiling po ng aming pamilya ang kaunting panahon para makasama namin ang aming mahal na ina.
“Later today, we will be announcing further details of her wake para sa lahat ng ating mga minamahal na kababayan na nais magbigay ng respeto sa aming ina.
“Maraming salamat po.”
