1. Who wrote the speech? Discuss the background of the author.

-Tarlac's Paniqui is where Cory Aquino was born. She completed her high school education
here in the Philippines before moving to the United States to enroll in Notre Dame Convent
School in New York to continue her studies. She completed her undergraduate studies at
College of Mount St. Vincent in New York City after graduating. She attended Far Eastern
University's law school after moving back to the Philippines. Benigno S. Aquino Jr., the
youngest senator at the time, is married to Cory Aquino. After her husband was sentenced to
prison, her family relocated to Boston for three years. She had no intention of running for
president, but after receiving encouragement, she did, and she won.
- Teodoro "Teddyboy" Lopez Locsin Jr. is a politician, attorney, and former journalist who
worked as Cory Aquino's and the White House's presidential speechwriter from 1985 until
1992. On November 13, 1984, in Manila, he was born. Teodoro Locsin Sr., his father, is also a
publisher and has collaborated with others.

2. Discuss the historical background of the document. What happened before the
speech?
-The historical context is the end of the Marcos regime when Corazon Aquino was elected as
the first democratically elected president of the Philippines. Before the speech, in February
1986, millions of Filipinos from all walks of life marched along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
(EDSA), the main thoroughfare of Metro Manila, to demand the end of President Ferdinand E.
Marcos' dictatorship and the start of a new era characterized by genuine freedom and
democracy.

3. Discuss the relationship of US with Marcos and Aquino.

-On February 25, 1986, Marcos left the country at the request of the US, ending the tense
stalemate between the two nations. He spent his entire life in exile in Hawaii. Aquino spent
three years in the United States, which served as both her and her husband's shelter from
oppression and their introduction to democracy.

4. What are key points of the Speech?

-In her address, Cory Aquino attempts to illustrate the connection between the tragic events
that occurred in the Philippines during the imposition of martial law. It was Aquino who
initially suggested that the people should be made aware of Marcos' atrocities. Aquino did not
list the crimes committed by Marcos, but other experts and academics offered proof of the
political instability that occurred under martial law. Cory Aquino was proud to demonstrate to
the American Congress how the Philippines came to be democratic on its own. However,
Aquino seeks to give the appearance that she needs American assistance to maintain the
democracy that has once again taken control. Not every Filipino aspires to live in tyranny. For
the Philippines' secret light, they will fight valiantly. Likewise, Aquino continued, In conclusion,
the impoverished Philippines will prosper despite its desperation and political upheaval since
all sacrifices are made for the welfare of the community rather than for personal gain. When
Marcos was ousted from his repressive position by the bloodless revolution, the Talmud
speaks aloud. Cory Aquino should restore what was being lost — the dignity of the Filipino
people — by strengthening the Bill of Rights, which is still in force today. The Filipino people
saved many lives by throwing Marcos out of power.

5. Why we can consider America as the real winner after the speech?
-The United States supported the right leaders of the people during this popular uprising in
the Philippines, and Aquino joined the American democratic cause while serving as president
of the Philippines. Former President Corazon Aquino said, "Today I say, join us America as we
build a new home for democracy."
6. Discuss the contribution of the speech to the general narrative of Philippine History.
-The first-person narrative of Corazon Aquino is used to describe this speech. This speech
contains first-hand information and may be prejudiced even though the author is not the author.
However, it had a significant impact on Philippine history since it allowed the dictatorship of
Ferdinand Marcos to do rid of records that were bad for him. This text, which served as the
foundation for Philippine democracy, details how Ferdinand Marcos' oppression of the populace
at the time and his eventual destabilization of the nation are described. The Philippines'
transition from a one-man dictatorship to democracy was a significant turning point in its history.
The Filipino people still possess this spirit today.