The EDSA People Power Revolution of February 22–25, 1986, was a historic peaceful uprising that led to the downfall of President Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship. For four days, millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), demanding Marcos' resignation after decades of corruption, human rights violations, and martial law. The revolution was sparked by the fraudulent snap elections held on February 7, where Marcos was accused of electoral fraud against opposition leader Corazon Aquino, the widow of assassinated Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Amid growing protests, the military defected to the people’s side, with figures like Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile and General Fidel Ramos withdrawing their support for Marcos. With international pressure mounting, Marcos fled to Hawaii on February 25, ending his 20-year rule. Corazon Aquino was sworn in as the first female president of the Philippines, restoring democracy. The EDSA Revolution became a global symbol of peaceful resistance and people’s power against tyranny.
How long has it been since the end of EDSA People Power Revolution?
1 months,
6 days,
23h : 48m : 56s
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