WWCAD?

I’m amused by calls for former President Corazon Aquino’s canonnization. I just feel that it’s a bit of a stretch. Calling her a hero may already be enough (although that too gives me goosebumps). But, a saint? Missus Aquino herself may be turning in her grave.

There’s no doubt about it even though she was not perfect Missus Aquino is worth emulating. Much has been said about her preference for the simple lifestyle. Though she belonged to one of the wealthiest families in this country she never became a slave to the trappings of power. For that alone, she is truly worthy of praise.

In his elegantly titled blogpost “President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo et al won’t puke up NY dinner”, Pinoy Buzz wrote:

The next time Gloria Macapagal Arroyo eats out in some other country, it wouldn’t hurt to ask herself… What would Cory Aquino do?

Indeed, what would Cory Aquino do (or have done)? Would she have allowed herself to be treated to a dinner, the cost of which is reportedly enough to buy thousands of value meals enough to feed a small community? Would she have graciously declined the extravagance of it all and insisted on less expensive fare?

Given what we know about Missus Aquino’s character, I guess it would be safe to guess that she would have declined the invitation or opted for less extravagant fare at the very least. Of course, we will never really know how the former president would have acted.

What Would Cory Aquino Do? WWCAD?

It’s a fairly simple question one that we could ask ourselves when we’re in a quandary.

Should I take this taxpayers money so I could buy that beachfront property? WWCAD?

Should I remain in power? WWCAD?

Should I eat this lobster? WWCAD?