CORAZON AQUINO

• Who is Corazon Aquino?

  She was the 11th President of the Philippines.
• Why is Corazon Aquino known as the "Mother of Philippine Democracy"?


  She led the rebellion that restored democracy.
• How did Aquino address the Moro conflict?


  She pursued peace talks and created ARMM.
• What economic laws were enacted during Aquino's presidency?

  Build-Operate-Transfer law, Foreign Investments Act.
• What significant constitutional achievement did Aquino accomplish?

  She oversaw the drafting of the 1987 Constitution.
• What civil liberties were restored during Aquino's administration?

  Freedom of speech and other civil liberties.
• What education initiative was approved under Aquino?

  The Free Secondary Education Act of 1989.
• What economic issue did Aquino struggle to address?

  High poverty rates and income inequality persisted.
• What incident tarnished Aquino's image in 1987?


  The Mendiola Massacre involving 12 protesters.
• What was Aquino's failure regarding corruption?

  She failed to prosecute high-level officials accused of graft.
• What foreign policy criticism did Aquino face?


  Her administration lacked a clear foreign policy.
• What challenges did Aquino face during her presidency?

  She faced seven coup attempts during her term. ( 7 coup d' etat)
• What is the significance of the 1987 Constitution in the Philippines?


  It limited presidential power and re-established Congress.
• What was the impact of the Free Secondary Education Act of 1988?

  It provided free public secondary education to citizens.
• Military revolts because of freeing Communist Party founder Joma Sison. (brother of Cory) - Corrupt NPA
• Gringo Honasan - led the kudeta against President Cory
• Nagbabayad ng utang ng Pilipinas