Womenality

While writing an intro for this post, I can’t help but think how Corazon Aquino feels now (if ever she’s still alive) to be included in this prestigious list. I’m pretty sure that being a Person of the Year in Time Magazine is a tremendous achievement for her. But to be one of the 25 Most Powerful Women of the 20th Century is greater.

As an icon of democracy, the 11th and first lady president of the Philippines is now again recognized and have been included in this Time’s powerful list of women who have made significant impact to the world in the past century.  I can say that this recognition is not just an achievement by Cory and her family but also for us, Filipinos especially women. This is truly inspiring.

Here’s a complete list of Time’s 25 Most Powerful Women of the 20th Century.

1. Jane Addams (1860-1935)
2. Corazon Aquino (1933-2009)
3. Rachel Carson (1907-1964)
4. Coco Chanel (1883-1971)
5. Julia Child (1912-2004)
6. Hillary Clinton (1947-Present)
7. Marie Curie (1867-1934)
8. Aretha Franklin (1942-Present)
9. Indira Gandhi (1917-1984)
10. Estée Lauder (1908-2004)
11. Madonna (1958-Present)
12. Margaret Mead (1901-1978)
13. Golda Meir (1898-1978)
14. Angela Merkel (1954-Present)
15. Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-Present)
16. Rosa Parks (1913-2005)
17. Jiang Qing (1914-1991)
18. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)
19. Margaret Sanger (1879-1966)
20. Gloria Steinem (1934-Present)
21. Martha Stewart (1941-Present)
22. Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
23. Margaret Thatcher (1925-Present)
24. Oprah Winfrey (1954-Present)
25. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)

Here’s one of the videos created by Time Magazine for this feature.

Even though we are already in the last week of the month of May, which denotes the end of the summer season, we can still feel the intense heat of the sun. Definitely, the heat is still on. If you are thinking of a place on where to make the last full blast of your summer getaway, then allow me to showcase six of the most astonishing beaches in the Philippines.

Boracay – this is certainly the most popular beach today not just in the locals but for nearly all foreigners from various parts of the world. It’s a very popular hang-out of the stars as well. Boracay is known for its white sand beaches and party houses.

Caramoan Island – this island is starting to make a name for its beautiful and inviting water. This is where the French Survivor was shot.

Punta Fuego – this is an exclusive resort for members. But visitors with friends who are members can also be guests.

Puerto Galera – this island is certainly for people in all walks of life. It is also accessible because it is roughly two hours from Manila.

Palawan Island – there are so many breath taking beaches in the island of Palawan. From Coron to Underground River, Palawan will certainly be an unforgettable summer getaway that you can have. Oh I’d love to go to this place.

Panglao Island – Panglao is located in the land of Chocolate Hills – Bohol. If you are planning to tour in Bohol, make sure that you drop by in Panglao.

If you are still in the midst of island thoughts, then let me give you a recommendation based on the results of my poll located at the right sidebar of this page.

1. Boracay – is still the top choice
2. Caramoan Island -
3. Panglao Island
4. Punta Fuego
5. Puerto Galera
6. Palawan

The poll is not yet closed. You may still cast your vote.

Cory Aquino, Former president of the Philippines

Cory Aquino became the first woman president of the Philippines when I was 5 years old. Aside from her famous “laban” hand gesture, it is the color “yellow” that made her mark on me.

As I grow older, I realized that she’s not just a woman president. She’s also a wife of Ninoy Aquino and a loving mother of Kris Aquino. =) I grew up seeing her in rallies on TV and showing her love for her kids and country via interviews. She’s always interviewed in churches and political gatherings.

Now, she’s in the news again but not because she’s in the middle of rallies. After a year of going through her own battle, she finally met her creator. She died today, August 1, 2009 after suffering from Colon Cancer. She’s 76.

I don’t know her personally but just like other Filipinos, she’s also a significant part of my growing years. She’s one of few influential people, woman that I look up to in terms of love for family and country.

I know that the country is grieving for losing a woman of prayers (lots of it) with overflowing love for her country. Let’s continue praying for her soul, her family and for our country that she loved most.

News about her death:

watoday.com