Honoring Corazon Aquino
The funeral convoy of former Philippine President Corazon Aquino passes mourners in Makati City, east of Manila, on Monday. The remains of Aquino, who became president after a people’s uprising ousted Ferdinand Marcos in 1986, were transferred to Manila Cathedral for public viewing. Thousands of Filipinos are expected to pay their last respects. Aquino died on Saturday at the age of 76 after battling colon cancer for more than a year. (Rolex de la Pena / EPA)
Supporters flash Aquinos trademark L sign for laban, or fight in Filipino, the key slogan of the anti-Marcos campaign. Tens of thousands of supporters lined the streets as Aquino’s remains were transferred to Manila Cathedral. (Jay Directo / AFP/Getty Images)
Supporters throw confetti as the flatbed truck carrying the body of Aquino passes by in suburban Manila. Traffic came to a standstill as the cortege inched on its five-hour procession, including Manila’s Ayala Avenue, where Aquino had led many pro-democracy marches. (Aaron Favila / Associated Press)
Soldiers carry the casket of former Philippines President Aquino in Manila on Monday. (Jay Directo / AFP/Getty Images)
The children of former Philippines President Aquino, from left, Kris, Nonoy and Ballsy, put their hands on their hearts as the Philippine national anthem is played at a service honoring their mother at Manila Cathedral on Monday. (Francis R. Malasig / EPA)