IN PHOTOS: Cory Aquino exhibit at Glorietta

President Benigno Aquino III witnesses as Presidential Sisters Maria Elena (Ballsy) Aquino-Cruz, Aurora Corazon (Pinky) Aquino-Abellada, leads the ribbon cutting ceremony for the “History and her Story” – A Special Commemorative Photo Exhibit on the 5th Death Anniversary of former President Corazon C. Aquino at the Glorietta Activity Center in Palm Drive, Makati City on Monday (August 04, 2014). Malacañang Photo Bureau/Robert Viñas

MANILA, Philippines — "History and Her Story" commemorative photo exhibit gives guests a rare glimpse into Corazon "Cory" Aquino’s life – from her school years at the St. Scholastica’s College, to her marriage to the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. to the People Power revolution that changed her life, and in the process, Philippine history.

It also revisits Mrs. Aquino’s years as the first female President of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992.

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Cory Aquino's daughters and nieces at the launching of the "History and Her Story" Exhibit on Monday, August 4, 2014.

The Aquino siblings pose with business tycoon Fernando Zobel de Ayala, whose museum organized the exhibit.

Kris Aquino, the youngest child of former President Corazon and martyred Ninoy,says she is proud of her parents' legacy, which will hopefully be continued by her brother, President Noynoy Aquino.

Viel Aquino-Dee, Pinky Aquino-Abellada and Kris with a guest at the opening of an exhibit commemorating their mother, Cory, at Glorietta Activity Center.

Philstar.com and People Asia President Kevin Belmonte (left).

Viel Aquino Dee (left) shows the latest People Asia magazine cover. In photo are Philstar.com chief operating officer Roseanne Belmonte (right).

"Cory Magic" coffee table books were given away at the exhibit opening. Yas Salanga

Vice President Jejomar Binay graces the event. Yas Salanga

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