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Officials take part in a celebration to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the "People Power" movement that toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos from power, in Manila on February 25, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:30 p.m.) — Presidential candidates in the May polls remembered the 1986 People Power Revolution as a peaceful event that tells the story of Filipinos who came together to fight for freedom.

 

The nation is commemorating the 36th anniversary of the non-violent uprising that toppled the regime of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The event restored the country’s democracy and installed Corazon Aquino as the president.

 

In a statement, Vice President Leni Robredo said the spirit of the revolution goes beyond surnames.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/02/25/2163318/presidential-bets-remember-edsa-legacy-shortcomings

 

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