26/02/2023
Thousands of Filipinos gathered in the streets of EDSA from February 22 to 25, 1986, to peacefully demand national democracy and end the former Marcos' dictatorial regime (Official Gazette, 2014). Two decades of violent struggle, from the First Quarter Storm to EDSA People Power, the peaceful movement marked the end of martial law and the Marcos family's flight from the Philippines (Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, 2015)
37 years later, we celebrate and remember the Filipino people's bravery, collective strength, and ability to effect significant social change.
Sources:
�Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. (2015). EDSA, sa Ibang Lugar: Ang Himagsikang People Power ng 1986. In https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph. Retrieved February 26, 2023, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2015/06/15/ang-edsa-sa-ibang-lugar-ang-himagsikang-people-power-ng-1986/
The Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) (2015). Martial Law Timeline. In https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/featured/martial-law-timeline/. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved February 26, 2023, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/featured/martial-law-timeline/
Written by: Matthew Parra
Visuals by: Matthew Parra