Yellow Streets

Today, August 5 2009, is the Funeral of our Late President Mrs. Cory Aquino. I woke up around 9am and saw my mom wearing blue, without thinking still in a grumpy feeling, I told her to wear Yellow. And she asked me if i have a yellow ribbon, without getting up I just told her to get the ribbon on my id. well yea she did. I did my normal Routine (taking a bath, eating my breakfast). Our house-helper is already watching the news and I joined her.

Eating my breakfast, I was watching one of the Priest gave his speech. It wasn't that tear-jerker but when it was Mr. Kris Aquino, Pres. Cory's youngest kid, to give her last farewell i cried a bucket. Hearing how good her mother is it made me feel that I lost a good and caring mother. She said that Mrs. Cory never had time for self "Inuuna niya ang bayan bago ang kanyang Sarili" (Her nation comes first, before her). The final Mass ended when Ms. Kris ended her speech and the Arch-bishop gave the final blessing. They covered her casket with a black cloth and the Philippine Flag. They placed her casket in a floater filled with flowers, yellow confetti all over the place also yellow balloons sponsored by the People.

The place, from Manila Cathedral to Luneta, is filled with people wearing yellow supporting the former President. From where i am, I could feel the people, their support and care for her. Back at the Cathedral, singers were singing songs that are really important to her. (Magkaisa, Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo) People all over are shouting Mrs. Cory's name and showing the L sign using their fingers. (L means Laban "fight")

I, my own opinion, wanted to be there at the place. If only the rain would stop. I would drag or force my mom there and watch the funeral. It was a very historic event. And i want to be a part of it.

So there, Mrs. Cory Aquino, I thank you so very Much