(M): Cory Aquino Speech Before the U.S. Flashcards
father of human rights advocacy in the Philippines
Jose W. Diokno
brilliant politician, formidable Marcos critic, staunch nationalist, and consummate champion of human rights
Jose Diokno
Constitution of the Philippines Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas was commissioned by?
Revolutionary Government of Corazon Aquino
T or F. Maria Aquino was born on January 25, 1933, in Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines.
T
Corazon Aquino is married to?
Ninoy Aquino
Benigno S. Aquino Jr.
When did Marcos declare matial law?
Septermber 21, 1972
pang ilan president na siya? Corazon Aquino
11th
When did Ninoy Aquino die?
1983
Where was Ninoy shot?
Manila International Airport
year of political unrest and allegations of election fraud
1986
Who’s the vice pres?
salvador laurel
When did Corazon Aquni completed her term?
1992
remembered as an icon of democracy, known for her courage, integrity, and commitment to restoring democratic governance.
Corazon Aquino
Who did she quote? We fought for honor, and, if only for honor, we shall pay,” she said, agreeing to pay the debt that was stolen by Marcos.
She quoted Archibald Macleish
How many times was her speech interrupted
11x
called it the “finest speech I’ve ever heard in my 34 years in Congress.”
House Speaker Tip O’Neill
told her,
“Cory, you hit a home run.”
Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole
said, “Let’s just say the emotion of the moment saved the day.”
House Minority Whip Trent Lott
The speech was a diplomatic relation between?
Philippines and America
What did Aquino wanted to restore?
Democracy
Content or Context?
Acknowledged the role of the U.S. Congress in recognizing the Filipino people’s desire for freedom.
Content
Which of this does not belong
Expressing of gratitude
Political Situation in the Philippines
Economic Cooperation
Democracy of Human Rights
Political Situation in the Philippines (context)
Who was her speechwriter?
Teddy Locsin Jr.
T or F. It wasn’t her first visit to America since the dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. has been deposed in Feb of 1986.
F
How many total foreign debt did Philippines have?
$26 billion
T or F. Marcos’ administration left $26 billion in total foreign debt, and a communist insurgency that decreased from 16,000 armed guerillas to 500.
F (increased to 16000)
T or F. The speech was given 4 years after the assassination of Senator Benigno Aquino
F (3)
In appealing for help, how much did she managed to sway from the US?
emergency $200-million aid appropriation.
Which does not belong
Secure Economic Resistance
Strengthen diplomatic ties
Position the Philippines as a democratic ally on the global stage
NOTA
NOTA
What was the main theme of her speech?
true freedom and democracy
Aquino is the first female president of the Philippines. And she is still the only president of the Philippines to have never held any prior political position.
A. First Statement is Correct
B. Second Statement is Correct
C. All statement is correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
C
The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution gathered millions of Filipinos from all walks of life to march along?
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA),
the main artery of Metro Manila
EDSA
