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Cory Aquino monument unveiled

Text and photos by MARIO IGNACIO THE Manila city government unveiled a monument to former President Corazon Aquino on Monday, her 77th birthday. Mayor Alfredo Lim led the ceremonies, which had Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III as guest of honor. The 15-foot monument, sculpted by Eduardo Castrillo, stands across a monument to her husband Benigno

By verafiles

Jan 26, 2010

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Text and photos by MARIO IGNACIO

THE Manila city government unveiled a monument to former President Corazon Aquino on Monday, her 77th birthday.

Mayor Alfredo Lim led the ceremonies, which had Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III as guest of honor.

The 15-foot monument, sculpted by Eduardo Castrillo, stands across a monument to her husband Benigno Aquino Jr. at Padre Burgos Drive and Roxas Boulevard.

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