25/02/2023
The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution was a peaceful popular uprising in the Philippines that took place from February 22-25, 1986. It was a culmination of protests and demonstrations against the authoritarian rule of President Ferdinand Marcos, who had been in power since 1965. The movement was sparked by the fraudulent results of the 1986 presidential election, which Marcos claimed to have won, but was widely believed to have been rigged.
The People Power Revolution brought together millions of Filipinos from all walks of life, including religious leaders, businesspeople, students, and laborers. They gathered in the streets of Manila and other cities, demanding an end to Marcos' dictatorship and the restoration of democracy. The movement was peaceful, with protestors offering flowers and food to soldiers and police officers who were sent to disperse the crowds.
On February 25, 1986, Marcos and his family fled the country, and Corazon Aquino, the widow of slain opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr., was inaugurated as the new president. The EDSA People Power Revolution is widely regarded as one of the most significant events in Philippine history and a shining example of peaceful resistance against tyranny.