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Article: Queen Elizabeth II sends her condolences.(Main News)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- August 6, 2009
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A day after she was laid to rest, leaders from around the world continued to pay tribute to the Philippine “icon of democracy,” President Corazon “Cory” Aquino.In a letter sent to Malacañang through British Ambassador Peter Beckingham, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom said, "I am saddened to hear of the death of Corazon 'Cory' Aquino, the former President of the Republic of the Philippines. I send my sincere condolences to her family and to the people of the Philippines.”In a statement, Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith cited Aquino as a “much respected figure in Australia.”“Australia is a ...