She also oversaw the closure of the major U.S. military bases in the country before leaving office in 1992 . NEW : Funeral arrangements are being set up , spokeswoman says . President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announces 10-day mourning period . Aquino had been battling colon cancer since March 2008 . Comment:
NEW : Funeral arrangements are being set up , spokeswoman says . President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announces 10-day mourning period . Aquino had been battling colon cancer since March 2008 . Comment: