#EDSA39 was not a bloodless revolution but the final push in years of resistance against the abuses of Marcos Sr.'s dictatorship.
Here's an excerpt from Jose F. Lacaba's Days of Disquiet, Nights of Rage—an account of the First Quarter Storm, the start to the people's revolution.
LOOK: Students and community members of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila staged a walkout today, February 25 to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. #EDSA39 | via @anjo_bagaoisan
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imelda marcos wanted a film center that would rival the famed cannes film festival of france. it was completed in just 77 days and bc of the pace of construction it led to tragedy where workers were trapped in the quick-drying cement for 9hrs +
#NeverForget#EDSA39
Everytime I see graphics like this it makes me feel ashamed to be an “Ilokano”
Nevertheless, I am so proud to be one of the few thousands who voted for Leni & Kiko during the last election in BBM’s hometown.
Hindi pa tayo tapos! 🩷💚
39 years ago, we restored our democracy. Our right to vote for our President was hard-earned. It is our sacred civic duty. 🗳️
After months of work, this is the most detailed map of a Philippine election ever. Bawat barangay, buong bayan.
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It was never about the cancellation of classes, but the fact that BBM is on his way to successfully erasing the EDSA People Power Revolution from our history. The decision of some schools not to cancel classes during this specific holiday is already very alarming. #EDSA39
I too brainwashed during his presidency, being an Ilokano living in Ilocos Norte (the Marcos' home province) can do that to you. But as grew and started to understand politics, I was proven wrong. Thank you, PNoy!
Bagong Pilipinas kickoff rally pala later? Imagine, spending taxpayers' money for an event para magmukhang maganda yung image ng current admin?
Makakaramdam kaya ng pag-asa at inspirasyon ang mga dadalo sa rally gaya dito?
As a government worker and a probinsyana from the north, I never got to join in these rallies but I’ll never be ashamed of voting for Atty. Leni and Kilo. Ilokanos for 💗💚