Two months after the People Power Revolution ended, Mercury News won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting. Ellison recalled that in Manila, the mood following the revolution was jubilant.

The People Power Revolution in the Philippines started on this day in 1986. More for You. French far-right leader Le Pen barred from seeking public office with immediate effect.

With the son now in Malacañang 37 years after the February 25, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution toppled his father, dictator Marcos Sr., it will be interesting to watch how this year’s ...

An estimated 2 million Filipinos participated in the non-violent People Power Revolution from Feb. 22-25, 1986, which ended Marcos’ 20-year-long dictatorship and restored democracy in the nation.

The EDSA People Power Revolution is a remarkable moment in modern-day history of the world, and became a global symbol of democracy, proving that courage conquers oppression.

Broader appreciation of the People Power holiday has been waning already, says Arugay, who points out that his research on public perceptions of Marcos Sr.’s martial law and the revolution of ...

Feb. 25, 2025 is the 39th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution. It was not declared a national holiday, but most schools canceled their classes. According to Professor Randy David in his ...

The EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary is no longer considered a special non-working holiday. In Proclamation No. 727 signed October 2024, the February 25 holiday was declared a special ...

We hear from acclaimed Filipino writer, Jose Dalisay, who was one of those who took part in the People Power revolution. (Photo: Anti-Marcos demonstrators in Manila) See more episodes.