I acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people. (Corazon Aquino)

I acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people.

Corazon Aquino

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