Hon. Corazon C. AQUINO Edit Profile

Background

AQUINO, Hon. Corazon C. was born on January 25, 1933 in Manila, The Philippines. Daughter of José Cojuangco Sr.

College of Mount Saint Vincent, Bachelor of Arts, major in French, minor in Mathematics. New York, 1953; spoken languages: English.

Entered politics after her husband’s assassination, 1983. Stood against Marcos in the impromptu Presidential election and won, since 1986.

United Nationalist Democratic Organisation. United Nations Industrial Development Organisation.

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Time Magazine and Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) named her 1986 Woman of the Year. Many other awards and distinctions earned as President.

Time Magazine and Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) named her 1986 Woman of the Year. Many other awards and distinctions earned as President.