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In this Sept. 16, 1987 file photo former Philippine President Corazon "Cory" Aquino looks on at a news conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, while announcing the resignations of some members of her cabinet. Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, her son said. She was 76. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)