Corazon Aquino

ModernPoliticianPhilippines1933 — ?

First female president of the Philippines, led the People Power Revolution.

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Quick Facts

Born

1933

Country

Philippines

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score55.5

Corazon Aquino — Complete Timeline

1986 AD

People Power RevolutionPolitical Action

Corazon Aquino led the People Power Revolution, a series of nonviolent protests that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos. She was installed as the 11th President of the Philippines, the first female to hold the office.

RevolutionNonviolentDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

Restored DemocracyPolitical Action◆ Major

Aquino abolished the 1973 Marcos constitution and restored democratic institutions. She appointed a commission to draft a new constitution, which was ratified in 1987, re-establishing a presidential system with checks and balances.

ConstitutionDemocracyReform

Impact: nationalconstructive

1987 AD

Faced Multiple Coup AttemptsPolitical Action◆ Major

Aquino's government survived several coup attempts by military factions loyal to Marcos. The most serious was in August 1987, when rebel soldiers attacked the presidential palace. The government suppressed the rebellion with U.S. support.

Coup AttemptMilitaryStability

Impact: national

1988 AD

Land Reform ProgramReform◆ Major

Aquino signed the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), aiming to redistribute land to tenant farmers. Implementation was slow and faced opposition from landowners, limiting its impact.

Land ReformAgricultureSocial Justice

Impact: nationalconstructive