CORAZON AQUINO

BIOGRAPHY
NAME
Corazon Aquino
BIRTH DATE
January 25, 1933
DEATH DATE
August 1, 2009
EDUCATION
Mount St. Vincent College
PLACE OF BIRTH
Tarlac, Philippines
PLACE OF DEATH
Makati, Philippines
FULL NAME
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino
 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
 1986 Time Woman of the Year
 1986 Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award
 1986 United Nations Silver Medal
 1986 Canadian International Prize for Freedom
 1986 International Democracy Award from the International
Association of Political Consultants
 1987 Prize for Freedom Award from Liberal International
 1993 Special Peace Award from the Aurora Aragon Quezon Peace
Awards Foundation and Concerned Women of the Philippines
 1995 Path to Peace Award
 1996 J. William Fulbright Prize for International
Understanding from the U.S. Department of State
 1998 Ramon Magsaysay Award for International Understanding
 1998 Pearl S. Buck Award
 1999 One of Time Magazine's 20 Most Influential Asians of the
20th Century
 2001 World Citizenship Award
 2005 David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Awards
 2005 One of the World's Elite Women Who Make a
Difference by the International Women's Forum Hall of Fame
 2006 One of Time Magazine's 65 Asian Heroes
 2008 One of A Different View's 15 Champions of World
Democracy
 EWC Asia Pacific Community Building Award
 Women's International Center International Leadership Living
Legacy Award
 Martin Luther King, Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize
 United Nations Development Fund for Women Noel Foundation
Life Award

CONTRIBUTIONS
In the over-all, the Aquino administration made important gains in the
aspects of bringing back democracy, restoring investor confidence in
the economy and enacting legal and constitutional reforms. Despite
these achievements, her presidency faced several threats from both
right-wing military elements and extreme left-wing communist rebels.
Further, her administration dealt with numerous problems such as
major natural disasters which struck the country and severe power
shortages which took a toll on doing business in the Philippines. It was
also during her tenure that the United States finally ended its military
bases and presence in the country.

WHY DID WE CHOOSE CORAZON AQUINO AS AN

EMPOWERED WOMAN?
Mrs. Corazon Aquino made a number of really important
services to the Philippines.
 She oversaw changes to the constitution that limited the
powers of the president
 She promoted human rights and civil liberty
 She attempted to broker peace with various political
factions and insurgents
 She pushed the Filipino economy in a more healthy and
responsible direction
 She guided the country through difficult times
  She promoted national identity and the Filipino language

This are the reasons why we choose Corazon Aquino as an

empowered woman.

KAREN DAVILA

BIOGRAPHY
Intro Filipino journalist
Is Radio personality Journalist News presenter
From Philippines
Type Film, Television, Stage and Radio Journalism
Gender Female
Birth 21 November 1970, Manila, Philippines
Age: 49 years
Star sign Scorpio
Education University of the Philippines Diliman
Kristin Karen Dávila (born 21 November 1970), is a Filipino journalist,
radio broadcaster, newsreader and television presenter.
 ACHIEVEMENTS
As a professional journalist, she has received awards internationally,
including an award from the New York Festival and the Ten
Outstanding Young Men Awards for Broadcast Journalism in 2008. She
has more than 20 awards in the professional journalism field from both
local and international organizations. She was one of People Asia
Magazine's People of the Year in 2013. She was also recognized by the
Philippine Senate as one of the Outstanding Women in the Nation's
Service (TOWNS). Esquire Magazine named her the Sexiest Woman
Alive in 2015, citing beauty and brains as the sheer formula for the
declaration.

CONTRIBUTIONS
Karen Davila will be presented the TOWNS Award for her
contribution to broadcast journalism in the country. She is a
popular reporter, correspondent, news anchor and producer
who built a name for herself as an incorruptible voice in
Philippine media. Her insightful reports have led to significant
policy actions on the issues of corruption, juvenile justice and
substance abuse. She has used her influence to help raise
support for education, housing, autism and infant victims of
Biliary Atresia. Davila is a Young Global Leader of the World
Economic Forum, mentoring young Filipino achievers from
different walks of life. She has gained local and international
recognition for her exceptional work, including the 2005
Unicef Child Rights Award grand prize for the documentary
“Batang Preso” and the 1999 award for Best Medical Report in
the CNN World Report Competition for “Dangers of
Compressor Diving.”

WHY DID WE CHOOSE KAREN DAVILA AS AN

EMPOWERED WOMAN?
Karen Davila is really an inspiring woman to us. She has led quite an
inspiring career, one marked by hard work and dedication. Karen has
garnered numerous awards, including the much-coveted The
Outstanding Women in the Nations Service (TOWNS) Award for
Broadcasting and The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award.

Her work has been recognized globally. Her documentary on children in

jail was awarded the UNICEF Child Rights Award, while her story on
the danger on the Marinduque Mine Spill won a CNN World Report
Bronze Medal. Her documentary on children and drugs was awarded
a Silver Medal by the New York TV & Film Festival.

“I believe women should work and not depend on a man for

her bread and butter, and her life!”
I believe education is the great equalizer. It’s very close to my own
personal story. My mom told me, “I don’t have to leave you land,
jewelry or wealth, but as long as you finish your education, you can
achieve your dreams and be who you want to be.” And that is true. I
believe every child should be given a chance. World Vision has a very
personal approach, with a monthly donation, they will send you a photo
and report card of the child you support. 
We’ve watched her interviews and the statements above really made us
to adore her more. She is a complete package woman.