Palace offers prayers for ailing former President Cory Aquino

Malacanang today joined the nation in praying for the speedy recovery of former President Corazon Aquino from her colon cancer and for the family members to have strength in their trying times.

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Dr. Anthony Golez told reporters over lunch that when the Palace heard about the condition of the former president, a minute of silent prayers were offered for her recovery.

Golez, however, said he is not aware of any plans to hold special masses for the former President or if there have been masses scheduled in her honor.

On whether President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has any message for the former president, Golez said “aside from the prayers for the former president, we are also praying for the family members for strength while they are in their trying times.”

Mrs. Aquino, who led the country after the ouster of former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986, is credited with restoring freedom and democracy for the people. She led the revolutionary government and formed a panel to draft the 1987 Constitution.

This same constitution is now the subject of proposed changes, with President Arroyo stressing in previous State of the Nation Addresses the need for amending some of the economic provisions in view of current realities. [top]