On 01 December 1989, right-wing rebel forces attempted to overthrow the democratic government of Philippine President Corazon C. Aquino. The sixth and bloodiest coup attempt of her presidency, it was successfully crushed after nine days of bitter fighting.
In this rare excerpt of the speech that she delivered on the second day of the coup attempt, President Aquino issues her ultimatum to rebel forces who had betrayed their oath to defend the Constitution, making it clear that she was not going to negotiate with them:
"We leave them with two choices: To surrender or die."
President Aquino stepped down from office in 1992 and passed away in 2009. Her son, Benigno S. Aquino III, served as President of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
For historical and educational purposes only.
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