| Show omiemodwtpouoibwT-tidvwgpoloo- i I 1 1 Al6 NATIONWORLD The Salt Lake Tribune 4 Sunday June 21 1992 Disappolitiment Smwrotmds Aquino's 6 Years as Philippine Leader TIIE ASSOCIATED feated "As far as I'm concerned she's done nothing" said Carmelita Sevilla 40 who joined rallies in 1986 Aquino has acknowledged economic failures but cites "the restoration and preservation of deand —people mocracy" empowerment" as major accomplishments "I think it is only in my administration where the power of the people has been recognized and they have been given the authority to help on some of the decisions affecting them" she said recently Critics question her claims "Cory's achievement was the resurrection of democracy in formal institutions" said Rep Bonifacio Gil lego "But it was just form no substance It is easier to depose a dictatorship than restore a social order" The restoration of democratic institutions represented less of a dramatic break with the past than Aquino's supporters claim Marcos abolished Philippine democracy when he declared martial law in 1972 ostensibly to facilitate social reform But he took steps toward reviving it as PRESS MANILA Philippines — Sat u rnino de Vera a man- I I go vendor feels Corazon Aquinos six years as president made little difference in his life "I don't understand democracy" de Vera said "All I know is I'm still poor" His comment reflects a widespread belief that Aquino missed a historic opportunity for social economic and political reform after taking office in the 1986 "people power" uprising against the late President Ferdinand Marcos Disappointment stems from high expectations aroused by the dramatic events of 1986 and from Aquino's own rhetoric Symbolic of both was her promise to make galunggong a fish eaten by poor Filipinos affordable In the six ensuing years the price of galunggong tripled As Aquino prepares to leave office June 30 nearly half of the 65 million Filipinos still live in poverty Agrarian reform has bogged down The economy barely grew last year and essential services are collapsing Communist rebels have been weakened but not de anti-Marco- 4 I - nitAL 1 "unsolicited advice" and generally consulted those who shared her views Aquino entered office with unprecedented goodwill but her power base was an unwieldy coalition of veteran politicians the Roman Catholic Church social activists a military faction and the business community Each group had its own agenda Much of the turmoil of the Aquino years stemmed from rivals in the coalition jockeying for influence Most of the seven coup attempts were led by officers who had supported Aquino against Marcos Her own personality discouraged dramatic reform Aquino was born into one of the country's richest most powerful families she resisted calls to use her powers to institute change at the expense of the elite She never articulated a clear vision for the nation and shifted from liberal to conservative policies depending on which advisers had her ear Even a strong visionary leader --- -1 cdi tSAi u LI I s -- - I ---- -1 -- i Pvw to - 0c - 1 1 7 -- 4- 1 1 -7 1'1 41- - Once praised for leading a revo lution Corazon Aquino leaves legacy of economic failures early as 1978 when he restored an elected parliament Martial rule formally ended in January 1981 though Marcos retained powers to make laws by decree Aquino reinstated an elected bicameral Congress with the exclusive power to make laws She often said she abhorred would have encountered significant resistance The 1986 uprising swept Marcos out but left intact such institutions as the armed CELEBRATING OUR Ltril MOUNT Hardrock Hardrock Sport Rockhoppers Rockhopper Sport Stump Jumper THE LARGEST BIKES le7Trib L $3 1999 Reg $38999 NOW ONLY $34999 (C ONLYS46999 Reg $49999 NOW 9-- P aro 0 ti7t4a LE ' ch Vz21"u0 er'121J'i to 1J) r Iet c‘r:Anct4oril ea olf L::)tatgcle4st tiVioth ZCMI CENTER 36 I St S State 8 ONLY AT aIATuwkLizERt kDZZM '11115AUP4WASEIMItEDIATIP SUMMER 1ri ' or We meet all advertised prices ri Sat 6 Closed Sunday 0 -)7 ocz 7)'ongtoin- - 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