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'Yellow-ribbon fever' for Cory spreads to the Web
By MARK MERUEÑAS, GMANews.TV
It all started with yellow bows tied to trees and posts â a simple yet powerful gesture of support for former President Corazon Aquino, who is battling colon cancer. Well-wishers were heeding the call of close friends of Mrs. Aquino led by her former appointments secretary Margie Juico, who called on the public to "tie a yellow ribbon" to manifest support for the ailing Philippine leader. "Rekindle the flame of democracy that Cory began. Believe that the Filipino is worth dying for. Tie a yellow ribbon today: Cory hindi ka nag-iisa (Cory you are not alone)!" read a text message from Juico Thursday.
YELLOW RIBBON FEVER. Netizens have come up with simple, ingenious ways of expressing support for former President Corazon Aquino in their blogs, tweets, and video tributes. GMANews.TV
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Hometown love The âyellow ribbon fever" has reached Mrs. Aquinoâs home province of Tarlac, north of Manila, where rows of trees have been adorned with the yellow bows. GMAâs Sandra Aguinaldo, in her Balitanghali report on Saturday, said yellow ribbons festooned trees surrounding the Hacienda Luisita â the 6,000-hectare estate of the Cojuangcos in Tarlac. On Friday, Aquino ally Mayor Jejomar Binay ordered yellow ribbons to be placed in key areas in the city. In Manila, yellow ribbons were also tied in posts and trees near the Manila City Hall. âWe wanted to show our sympathy para ma-boost ang morale niya at maka-recover. All of us are praying," Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim said, referring to his order to tie ribbons near the city hall. No significant changes In her report, GMA reporter Mariz Umali said Mrs. Aquino is resting and doctors are closely monitoring her condition. Earlier reports said the former President was in ârelatively good condition" and was asleep most of the time Friday. Mrs. Aquinoâs son and Sen. Benigno âNoynoy" Aquino III told GMANews.TV Saturday that there were so far âno significant changes" in the condition of his mother. âShe wakes up from time to time," Noynoy said. Umali said Mrs. Aquino remains under therapy in an effort to ease the pain from colon cancer. She was diagnosed with the disease in March 2008, and was rushed to the hospital last month due to loss of appetite. On Friday, supporters of the former President who were hearing mass at the Manila City Hall burst into tears after they were told Mrs. Aquino had "died" but the report turned out to be false. Similar rumors have prompted the Aquino family to issue a statement urging the public and the media to rely solely on announcements coming from the five children and grandchildren. - GMANews.TV
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