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...hear that the army has been mobilized by General Fidel Ramos to resist a coup attempt by military forces loyal to Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile. Should the army, led by Enrile and his security chief Colonel Gregorio Honasan, assume power, then the attempts at reconciliation for which Aquino stands will be abandoned for an all-out military confrontation with the left. Should the military backing Aquino predominate, she will have a renewed chance to pursue her vision, but with the army's power considerably enhanced...
...other public figure can rival Aquino's popularity. But she has yet to show the same command of the situation that she did in leading the movement against Marcos. Early in 1987 there will be a nationwide referendum on the Constitution that has been drawn up by a commission she appointed. This will be a chance for her to reestablish her mandate. If the Constitution receives a strong majority, as it probably will, it will be a reaffirmation of her leadership. The question then will be whether she will be able to use that to shape the future...
...Philippines, an ability to organize the process, and a political base different from the coalition that overthrew Marcos. Without such a new base, it will be difficult to take the tough and often unpopular measures that will be required. It is in building this new political base that Aquino has been most uncertain...
...Aquino has said she wants to be above party and be seen serving only the interests of the country. In that role, she will endorse candidates of various parties. However, that stance leaves her without any organized support that she can rely on across the range of political issues she must confront...
Moments after landing at Manila International Airport last week following a four-day trip to Tokyo, Philippine President Corazon (Cory) Aquino spoke frankly of the fear and tension she felt during her voyage. "My visit to Japan was undertaken with some hesitation," she said. "I was leaving Manila while it was seething with dark rumors...