Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
Former president of the Republic of the Philippines and widow of senator
Ninoy Aquino, she is currently a major proponent in the fight against poverty. She focuses her energies on spearheading PinoyME, a consortium of the biggest microfinancers in the Philippines. She has to date helped over two million families and aims to help 3 million more.
Imelda Marcos Former First Lady and Wife of President Ferdinand Marcos
The former Metro Manila Governor is famous for charming world leaders from Ronald Regan to Saddam Hussein. She has built many institutions that are still used today such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines, The Philippine General Hospital and the Philippine Heart Center. Also known for her massive shoe collection, she has recently released her own Fashion Jewelry Line.
Fidel V. Ramos
Succeeded Corazon C. Aquino as president after serving as Armed Forces
chief of staff and Defense Minister in her administration. He is currently
Chairman Emeritus of the Lakas CMD(Christian-Muslim Democrats) Party
and currently represents the Philippines in the ASEAN Eminent Persons
Group, tasked to draft the Charter of the Association of South East Asian
Nations (ASEAN).
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