In 2007, Corazon Aquino publicly campaigned for her son Noynoy when he ran for the Senate.

In March of 2008, Aquino announced that

she had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

\In retirement, former President Aquino frequently spoke out on political and social issues. She was particularly vocal in opposing later presidents' attempts to
amend the constitution to allow themselves extra terms in office. She also worked to reduce violence and homelessness in the Philippines.

Corazon concentrated on raising their five children: Maria Elena (b. 1955), Aurora Corazon (1957), Benigno III "Noynoy" (1960), Victoria
Elisa (1961), and Kristina Bernadette (1971).

The Cojuangcos owned a sugar plantation covering 15,000 acres and were among the wealthiest families in the province. Cory was the
couple's sixth child of eight.

As president of the Republic of the Philippines between 1986 and

1992, she led her country's eventful transition from dictatorship to
democracy
 Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco

When she turned thirteen, she was sent to the United States of America for further schooling. In USA, Maria Cory was first ad mitted to
Ravenhill Academy of Philadelphia. Later, she was transferred to Notre Dame School of Manhattan and finished her secondary education from there.

Maria Corazon Aquino was born on January 25, 1933

Corazon Aquino left law school after just one year to marry Ninoy Aquino, a journalist with political aspirations

She was the first female president of the country and the only president with no political background. She is also regarded as the first female president in Asia..

In 2008, Aquino was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and died on August 1, 2009. Her monuments of peace and democracy were established in the
capital Manila and her home province of Tarlac after her death.

She was succeeded as President by Fidel Ramos, and returned to civilian life while remaining public about her opinions on political issues. In
recognition for her role in the world's most peaceful revolution to attain democracy, she was awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award in
1998.