Maza Joins the Nation in Prayer and Mourning for Cory, Relives the Lessons Cory Left to Filipinos

“The memory of President Cory’s courage and the quiet grace of her spirit will always be a reminder to those who aspire to be dictators or tyrants that the Filipino people, inspired by the same memory, will never allow them to rule again.”

This is the statement of Rep.Liza Maza of Gabriela Women’s Party today as she joins the Aquino family and the entire nation in prayer and mourning for the passing away of former President Cory Aquino.

Maza describes Cory as a formidable voice in the anti-GMA struggle and has been instrumental in the cause against corruption and greed for power.

“Up to the last days of her life, she has been one with the people in calling for regime change. She served as an inspiration to millions of Filipinos who dare to challenge and oppose the existing bankruptcy of the Arroyo administration,” Maza said.

Maza added that in the light of GMA’s moves to amend the 1987 Constitution through Con-Ass, the Filipino people should constantly be reminded of how the late Cory Aquino stood up against this threat to democracy.

Liza Maza, together with fellow Gabriela Women’s Party Rep.Luz Ilagan, Bayan Muna Reps. Satur Ocampo, Teddy Casino and Neri Colmenares, Anakpawis Reps. Rafael Mariano and Joel Maglunsod, and Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raymond Palatino, will pay respects to former President Cory Aquino later this evening.###