Cory Magic: Nation-building after burial

Malacanang says sorry to Aquino family for the reported "military bureaucratic lapse" re: withdrawal of Cory's military escorts while she was still confined at the Makati Medical Center. Cerge Remonde, the main tuta of Gloria, sheepishly expressed the palace apology yesterday. And yet, many people doubt Gloria's sincerity.

Gloria has been lying since Day One, that's why people don't believe her anymore. She lied when she announced her candidacy for the presidency at ginamit pa si Rizal. Gloria lied when she apologized for the Hello Garci scandal. Gloria even lied when she presented a rosy picture of the Philippines during her SONA.

Cesar Buenaventura, former Aquino economic adviser, remarked that he was overtaken by emotions when he saw how big the crowds were yesterday. Almost a million people lined up yesterday, from Greenhills to Intramuros just to express their support for Tita Cory. And millions more witnessed the funeral cortege in the comforts of their homes and viewed it online.

"Cory magic is back," headlines the Inquirer. Many people, this writer included, felt the power of Cory's presence at La Salle and even at the entire stretch of Ayala and Roxas Boulevard.

It was like 1983, all over again. I don't agree.

It took us three more years before we were able to oust Marcos from power. I think that after Wednesday, we will see a `quickening' that will lead to the eventual demise of this regime. People are angry. Many people are thinking that, after Cory's burial, they will then attend the work of nation-building.