Two Cebuanas abroad write on Tita Cory

A veteran politician is praying that his best friend, a senator running for President, would win. “Gusto sab ko motilaw anang panihapon sa Le Cirque,” he said.

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Aside from the P1-M dinner in Le Cirque, GMA and company also had dinner at the Bobby Van’s Steakhouse where the price per steak is a stickup.

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Until this day, Michael Jackson has not yet been permanently buried, according to Associated Press. It could not be ascertained when or where he would be buried. Even in death mystery continues to shroud the King of Pop.

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Pretty soon we’ll have the Yellow Taxis that will operate mainly at the airport with tourists as target passengers. The drivers have been trained to be well-behaved and well-groomed. Us non-tourists will have to continue bearing with the White Taxis many of which are driven by ... well, you know.

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E-mail from Elena Go-Guidote, a Cebuana occupational therapist in Hawaii: “There are some people who argue against the clamor to make Cory Aquino a hero. Why? Because they say Cory was not killed but died of cancer. Okay, Sir, that’s the way they see it. I see it differently.”

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Ms. Go-Guidote’s e-mail continues: “Many people we call heroes and patriots got the honor without having been killed. They were called heroes and patriots because of the good they did for the country ... Cory did many things that did us proud in the eyes of the world.”

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Thanks Ms. Go-Guidote for your e-mail. Sorry I have to cull only the “meat” of your message due to space constraint. And to share some space, too, with another e-mailer.

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      Jane Marie Sanchez, a TF reader in Portugal (Wow, kalayo!), says: “The fans of Cory Aquino should not worry about those who say Tita Cory doesn’t deserve to be made a saint ... Remember that Joan of Arc was called a witch but later became St. Joan.”

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Thank you, Elena and Jane, for you e-mails and for helping me fill up my space today. Hehe! Seriously, I appreciate your taking the time to communicate with me. It’s good to hear from comprovincianos in other lands.

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