We call the former president as “Cory” or “Tita Cory”. Very personal, with attachment, sounding like family, friend, companion. We call the present president as GMA. Like a boss who is called by the initials of her name, distant, feared.
Cory gave another meaning to “yellow”, aside from Ninoy. GMA has no known color.
Cory toppled a dictator and gave us democracy. GMA toppled a corrupt president and gave us more incidents of corruption.
Cory never showed her anger in public, and according to those closed to her, had never shown either in private. GMA hits the headlines every time that she demonstrated anger against her cabinet, government official or even teachers who failed to provide trashcan the last time she demonstrated how to wash hands to avoid the H1N1 virus.
Cory kept her promise not to run for another term and in fact endorsed Ramos as her successor. GMA broke hers even when she made the promise on Rizal Day celebration prior to the 2004 elections. And until now, she has not endorsed anyone to succeed her, not even a clue.
Cory left the presidency and became contented as a private citizen. GMA is said to be eyeing a seat in Congress to be elected as Prime Minister once the constitution is amended.
Cory did not have a First Gentleman; GMA has a controversial one.
Cory led a simple life, mindful of public opinion on extravagance; GMA recently had dinner with her large entourage at Le Cirque (after visiting Obama), “ordered several bottles of very expensive wine, pushing the dinner tab at $20,000” (New York Post, August 7, 2009). That is P980,000 for a dinner.
Cory fought against amending the constitution under the present set-up and was very vocal about it. GMA never lifted a finger to stop her allies in congress from doing so, invoking separation of powers, and even if her perceived cling to power is said to be the main agenda.
Cory is still very popular. GMA has negative ratings on popularity.
Oh! But there are also similarities between the two.
Both became president by popular uprising. Cory has Kris in showbiz; GMA has Mikey (what was his last movie?). Cory has Noynoy in the Senate; GMA has two sons in Congress. Both came from Central Luzon provinces (Tarlac and Pampanga). Both successfully prevented and defended the government from coup d’etats and rebellion. And of course, both are women.
Cory gave another meaning to “yellow”, aside from Ninoy. GMA has no known color.
Cory toppled a dictator and gave us democracy. GMA toppled a corrupt president and gave us more incidents of corruption.
Cory never showed her anger in public, and according to those closed to her, had never shown either in private. GMA hits the headlines every time that she demonstrated anger against her cabinet, government official or even teachers who failed to provide trashcan the last time she demonstrated how to wash hands to avoid the H1N1 virus.
Cory kept her promise not to run for another term and in fact endorsed Ramos as her successor. GMA broke hers even when she made the promise on Rizal Day celebration prior to the 2004 elections. And until now, she has not endorsed anyone to succeed her, not even a clue.
Cory left the presidency and became contented as a private citizen. GMA is said to be eyeing a seat in Congress to be elected as Prime Minister once the constitution is amended.
Cory did not have a First Gentleman; GMA has a controversial one.
Cory led a simple life, mindful of public opinion on extravagance; GMA recently had dinner with her large entourage at Le Cirque (after visiting Obama), “ordered several bottles of very expensive wine, pushing the dinner tab at $20,000” (New York Post, August 7, 2009). That is P980,000 for a dinner.
Cory fought against amending the constitution under the present set-up and was very vocal about it. GMA never lifted a finger to stop her allies in congress from doing so, invoking separation of powers, and even if her perceived cling to power is said to be the main agenda.
Cory is still very popular. GMA has negative ratings on popularity.
Oh! But there are also similarities between the two.
Both became president by popular uprising. Cory has Kris in showbiz; GMA has Mikey (what was his last movie?). Cory has Noynoy in the Senate; GMA has two sons in Congress. Both came from Central Luzon provinces (Tarlac and Pampanga). Both successfully prevented and defended the government from coup d’etats and rebellion. And of course, both are women.
