EDSA 31: A Journey of Perspectives
The topic of Martial Law is polarizing. The period has been classified as both an oppression of freedom and a restoration of civilian discipline. The involvement of the Chinese-Filipinos in that…
FEBRUARY 23, 1986
February 23, 1986, early in the afternoon: Minister Enrile and General Ramos decided to consolidate forces and to work in the same place, Camp Crame. to do this, Minister Enrile needed to cross the street, which was then jammed with thousands of citizens. The people first knew of the decision when they saw reformist troops moving out of Camp Aguinaldo in formation. They asked the people to make way and they did . Linking arms, the people create a protective wall for the reformist troops.
Credit: PEOPLE POWER BOOK, The Philippine Revolution of 1986
Freddie Young: EDSA and the Journey Home
Thirty-one years ago, Filipinos from all walks of life came together in a massive demonstration of faith, unity and resolve that became known as the EDSA Revolution. Among them was…
Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.
—Rousseau
Martial Law – Beyond the Wall
The year 1972 signaled the beginning of a period that would change not only the lives of Filipinos at that time, but also the course of Philippine history altogether. On…