In an Aug. 1 Instagram post, Aquino recalled her mother’s final illness and said that although the family had accepted her death after witnessing her suffering, the loss remained deeply felt. Cory Aquino died on Aug. 1, 2009, at age 76 after treatment for colon cancer. Joshua visited Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque, where Cory Aquino is buried beside former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Aquino also said she had tried another treatment for her multiple autoimmune conditions after earlier therapies had not produced the results she hoped for. She closed by asking her mother to continue watching over the family and said Josh and Bimby pray daily for her recovery.