NAME: CHRISTIAN SHANE BEJERANO, BSN1B-LT3-HIHT101

What was the reason for Former President Corazon Aquino for giving this speech to the US
Congress in 1986? What is her speech all about? 
Senator James Strom Thurmond Sr., an American politician, spoke at our former president
Corazon Aquino's speech before the joint session of the US Congress on September 18, 1986.
Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino, the 11th president of the Philippines,
spoke in front of the joint session of the US Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC,
USA. She used her speech to remind Congress how crucial it is to advance democracy. Her
speech was given at the same time as a call for assistance because the Philippines was struggling
financially, leading to a sharp rise in the national debt, which led the majority of people to
believe the nation was in an economic crisis. Thus, Aquino strongly believed that with the
United Nations consideration, the country may be able to develop slowly and regain its ability.
The former president Corazon Aquino's speech gives us insights into the challenges the Filipino
people faced in their search for independence as well as how earlier acts of resolute resistance
have motivated contemporary Filipino revolutionaries. It also clarifies what actually happened
during Ninoy Aquino's administration. The document demonstrates the difficulties Ninoy
Aquino encountered in aiding the Philippines in achieving freedom. Additionally included in the
text was the previous administration's debt. This speech also illustrates how a dictatorship can
transition to a democratic form of government, even down to the laws, directives, and rules
issued by the president. The letter also discussed Ninoy Aquino's murder and the fear of torture
and detention while the country was under Martial Law. It highlights the problem Cory Aquino
had as soon as she took office. Consider the issues of foreign debt, unemployment, and poverty.
Two elections were stated in the document following Ninoy Aquino's death. In the first election,
his wife attempted to run for office but was unsuccessful. She won the second, a hastily held
election, and declared democracy in the country.