To keep her memory alive in households and offices, Directories Philippines Corporation (DPC) released the 2010-2011 Metro Manila Telephone Directory with Corazon Aquino on the cover, 18 years after her presidency and in time for her first death anniversary.

The featured artwork, Ika-25 ng Pebrero 1986, was the winning masterpiece in the PLDT-DPC Telephone Directory Cover 24th Visual Arts National Competition. Inspired by the theme “Cory Aquino: Her Legacy to the Filipinos,” 27-year-old Julian Paguiligan of Bulacan State University portrayed the late president clad in her trademark yellow and with a peaceful smile while helping a bird break free from its cage. Paguiligan took home the grand cash prize and a trophy designed by National Artist Dean Napoleon Abueva.

“Our competition was joined by students who barely knew the former president. Some were not even alive during her administration, and yet it seemed like they have a clear and unified idea of how to portray the former president. It’s really inspiring to see young people today get into Coryism,” said Ricardo D.  Bautista, President of DPC.

Visit PLDT branches to get your free copy of the 2010-2011 Metro Manila DPC Yellow Pages.