She is and always will be an important symbol–a symbol that helped topple a dictator and give people hope. But even many of her supporters will admit she was less than competent as a politician. What did she accomplish while in office? Land reform? Let’s not forget the brouhaha when she, herself, refused to give up any of her family’s land “to the people” as she was demanding to be done by other land owners.

If Cory Aquino really is one of the best *presidents* the Philippines has ever had, then I truly grieve for the country. There really is no hope.

The country lost a great *symbol*, but not a great president.