Turmoil grips Philippines in 1986 as People Power ends Marcos rule – from the SCMP archive

This story was published on February 25, 1986. Marcos on brink of Manila turmoil From Harvey Stockwin The Philippine capital Manila was last night (February 24, 1986) in revolutionary turmoil as a people’s government led by Corazon Aquino sought to take over the country backed by a massive demonstration of non-violence by hundreds of thousands of unarmed supporters. But President Ferdinand Marcos clung to the illusion that he is still in control. Yesterday evening he effectively declared war ...

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40 years ago February 25, 1986: US asks Marcos to resign

When Namfrel counted the votes in 1986

'Nothing much has changed,' says Damaso Magbual, a 1986 Namfrel national council member. So we have to learn, he adds, to grow and mature for democracy.

By Iya Gozum

Edsa at 40: Divided civic movement, enduring old politics

The Philippines commemorates the 40th anniversary of Edsa today,  February 25, but a political science associate professor warned of a dilemma that, to this day, remains vivid in people’s memories: The democracy restored in 1986 has still not fully paved the way for meaningful elections, real accountability for corruption, or a unified spirit behind civic

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