Senator Aquino relives aunt’s People Power journey

February 21, 2019

Senator Bam Aquino relived the journey of his aunt, former President Cory Aquino, before the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted a dictator and restored democracy.

On Thursday, Aquino visited the Carmelite Monastery in Barangay Mabolo that took in and protected Cory and her youngest daughter, Kris, for several days before the bloodless revolution on Feb 25, 1986.

According to Aquino he was able to talk to the Carmelite Sisters, some of whom still remember her.

"This convent is very, very special to us because they gave shelter to Tita Cory back in the 80s," Aquino said after the visit.

"A number of them still remember that time, " Aquino pointed out, adding that the Sisters offered to pray for him and his campaign.

Aquino recalled he and his mother, Melanie, were in Manila before deciding to join the others who were gathering at EDSA at that time.

In a radio interview before his visit to the monastery, Aquino acknowledged the existence of efforts to undermine the Aquino legacy, including that of his uncle and aunt, former Sen. Ninoy Aquino and former President Cory Aquino.

"But I know Cebu loves Tita Cory. She was given shelter by the Carmelites during martial law," said Aquino. DMS