The People Power Revolution (also known as the EDSA Revolution‚ the Philippine Revolution of 1986‚ and the Yellow Revolution) was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986. The methods used amounted to a sustained campaign of civil resistance against regime violence and electoral fraud. This case of nonviolent revolution led to the departure of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of the country’s democracy. It is also referred to as
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2JRN2 EDSA Revolution The 1986 EDSA Revolution was the first non-violence revolution in history. Instead of holding armors ad guns‚ the people with the members of the Catholic Church used rosaries‚ flowers and their own bodies to prevent the tanks and firearms of the soldiers who were then still under the control of then President Ferdinand Marcos but later turned their backs on the President. They joined the protesters and denounced the President and pushed for his surrender of power. The said
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EDSA People Power Revolution People Power Monument along EDSA‚ Quezon CityThe Philippines was praised worldwide in 1986‚ when the so-called bloodless revolution erupted‚ called EDSA People Power’s Revolution. February 25‚ 1986 marked a significant national event that has been engraved in the hearts and minds of every Filipino. This part of Philippine history gives us a strong sense of pride especially that other nations had attempted to emulate what we have shown the world of the true power of
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The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution made a very significant mark in the Philippine history. It was a four-day series of a peaceful rally against the Presidency of Ferdinand Marcos. This rally brought down Marcos from Malacanang and was then by replaced by Corazon Aquino. The revolution lasted for four days‚ from February 22 to 25‚ 1986. The peaceful revolt was named after Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA)‚ the place where many Filipinos gathered to have their peaceful protest. EDSA Revolution
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Ames 1 Reactions to Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino Before‚ During‚ and After the Special February 1986 “Snap” Philippine Presidential Elections Karen Ames Dr. Katherine Tinsley Student Research Symposium 3/13/09 Ames 2 All of the world’s attention was focused on the Philippines before‚ during‚ and after the special February 1986 “snap” presidential election. The elections showcased a struggle for presidency between Corazon Aquino and Ferdinand Marcos. Corazon Aquino‚ a victim‚ martyr
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THE EDSA SHRINE [pic]The EDSA Shrine‚ located at the crossroads of Epifanio de los Santos (EDSA) Avenue and Ortigas Avenue in Quezon City‚ is formally known as the Shrine of Mary‚ Queen of Peace (Our Lady of EDSA)‚ It is dedicated to Our Lady who has miraculously interceded to oust the dictatorship in a peaceful and bloodless uprising that is now world renowned as the People Power Revolution of 1986. On December 15‚ 1989‚ the EDSA Shrine was established with then Rev. Fr. Socrates B. Villegas as
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"People Power" redirects here. For current and former political parties‚ see People Power Party (disambiguation). "EDSA Revolution" redirects here. For other uses‚ see EDSA Revolution (disambiguation). People Power Revolution EDSA Revolution pic1.jpg Hundreds of thousands of people filling up Epifanio delos Santos Avenue. The view is looking northbound towards the Boni Serrano Avenue-EDSA intersection. Date February 22–25‚ 1986 Location Metro Manila‚ Philippines Result Fall of Marcos regime
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The Edsa Revolution The Philippines was praised worldwide in 1986‚ when the so-called bloodless revolution erupted‚ called EDSA People Power’s Revolution. February 25‚ 1986 marked a significant national event that has been engraved in the hearts and minds of every Filipino. This part of Philippine history gives us a strong sense of pride especially that other nations had attempted to emulate what we have shown the world of the true power of democracy. The true empowerment of democracy was exhibited
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EDSA - a generation after by J. SUN E. on MARCH 4‚ 2011 · in DEVELOPMENT BLOG‚ OPINION‚ PH.CN A generation ago an historic event unfolded in the Philippines – the 1986 EDSA Revolution. This turning-point event has made such a big impact to the nation’s socio-economic-political that it has become an important historical reference point as to how the country has come so far in improving its society and in giving its people a better life. The 1986 EDSA Revolution successfully removed the Marcos
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“Comparative Study on EDSA I and EDSA II” In EDSA I people were protesting about an election fraud supposedly done by Ferdinand Marcos during February 1986. EDSA I lasted five days from February 21-25 1986. Many of Corazon Aquino’s devoted followers were angered because they were not able to vote due to the fact that their names were deleted from the registered voter’s list. Members of the Commission on Election left work because they were offended that Ferdinand Marcos was demanding that he
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