Sunday, August 2, 2009

Thousands mourn ex-Philippine president Aquino

Manila - Thousands of mourners paid their final respects to former Philippine President Corazon Aquino Sunday, lining up to file past her coffin in silent tribute to the "People Power" democracy leader.

Aquino, who died at the age of 76 on Saturday after a long battle with colon cancer, led millions of Filipinos in protests against dictator Ferdinand Marcos in a popular revolt in 1986, before taking over as president.

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