Research paper, Pages 7 (1523 words) Views. As the Ministry of National Defense (MND) information service chief, he was the only civilian in that hurriedly organized meeting on February 22, 1986, when then Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile and Gen. Fidel Ramos, then chief of the Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police (PC-INP), declared they were withdrawing support from then President Ferdinand E. Marcos. They were just too willing to die for the countrys freedom. And President Reagan threatened Marcos with halting such military aids if violence broke, since what was meant to fight communism will end up supporting a civil war. Reality was a far outcry from the propaganda videos being spread in various social media sites. He punctuated his statement with admiration for the dictator. Everybody knew that the President was sick. Cardinal Jaime Sin, the then Archbishop of Manila, called upon Filipinos to support the . NONOY LACZA THE People Power Monument gets cleaned in preparation for the 36th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution, the bloodless revolt that inspired similar regime changes elsewhere, and sent President Ferdinand Marcos to exile in Hawaii. General Ver asked Pres. This year, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signedProclamation No. Ryan Pahimulin, Rizal: The number of people who trooped to Edsa was just unbelievable. The notion that history is written by the victors is both lazy and stupid. When engines roared, people started crying and embracing each other, thinking it was the end for all of us. But I was dismayed to see the mixed emotions of rage and fury of some of our countrymen who ransacked Malacaang Palace and destroyed valuables and even looted whatever they can salvage for personal gain. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Unsubscribe anytime. One of the most notable events during the 4-day protest was on day 2 when the president sent tanks to clear the street. Without asking permission from my sister or bringing anything, I commuted on the free bus to Cubao and we walked towards the two Edsa camps. On the third day, my wife and her friends joined the protest, walking beside the military tanks, praying the rosary and giving flowers to the soldiers on top of the tanks. The Land Transportation Office has scrapped periodic medical examination as a requirement for holders of drivers license with five to ten years validity. On November 13, 1986, however, tragedy struck: Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) leader Rolando Olalia and his driver Leonor Alay-ay were found dead in Antipolo, Rizaltheir bodies mutilated. To this day, the image of nuns kneeling in front of tanks praying hard with their rosaries remains one of the most iconic images of the 1986 revolution. These are the people who ordered the [political dissidents] arrest. Nonetheless, Parong said Edsa remains relevant, not just because it continued to inspire nonviolent regime change, as seen in East Germany and many other former Soviet bloc countries at the end of the Cold War era in 1989. Balbas later confessed that his conscience would not allow him to annihilate his comrades-in-arms and innocent civilians. However, in September 1972, he declared martial law to hold on to his post as the most powerful person in the country. Still, he stressed, people should not forget the principle of accountability, enshrined in the 1987 Constitution which he helped write as a member of the constitutional commission. 1841 in 2009, declaring the EDSA People Power Anniversary as a Special Holiday (for all schools)., In 2015, former President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III (son of Cory Aquino and Ninoy Aquino) signed another proclamation declaring the anniversary as a Special Holiday (for all schools) too. Required fields are marked *. * Veteran journalist Joel C. Paredes is a former director-general of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and holds an A.B. News.tv5.com. from February 22 to 25, 1986, a series of demonstration occurred, and it led to the removal of Ferdinand Marcos without violence or bloodshed. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Rappler/More videos on Rappler: https://www.rappler.com/video Through an appeal on Radio Veritas, Manila Archbishop Jaime. Larry Parroco, Quezon City: The 1986 Edsa People Power is the best gift of the Filipino people to the world. MANILA, Feb. 22 The peaceful People Power Revolution 30 years ago could have been bloody and thrown the country into chaos were it not for three ranking military officials who defied orders to crush the uprising that would result in the killing of not only rebel soldiers holed up in Camp Crame, but also countless of innocent civilians And once, in a country in Southeast Asia, a peaceful revolution occurred that amazed the world. People often pointed out that propaganda posts like these were meant to turn the table of history. Moreover, the corruption of Marcos during the snap elections led some of his former ministers, the army, and the Catholic church to call for his removal from office. No bloodshed Dr. Jose Balcanao, Benguet: During Edsa 1986, groups of harmless civilians and nuns went to Edsa and made sacrifices by blocking armored vehicles and tanks from attacking. The rest is history, but for now Edsa 1 is a forgotten and neglected chapter in the history of our nation. I kept asking myself, Was it right to support them, just to oust Marcos? Parong recalled. I thought the tanks would run over us, and I told myself, If I have to be a martyr for my country, so be it! Even then, I was so frightened. Gen. Artemio Tadiar; Army Brig. He was overpowered by an officer deliberately delaying actions to fire, the United States Government, and the Catholic Church. Then, when Corazon Aquino was finally swept to power, the militants were largely marginalized. Already have an active account? Kill? Recalling that four-day EDSA uprising, Ermita said that definitely there was Divine intervention during the four-day historic event that freed the country from oppression when then President Ferdinand Marcos and family fled the country after 20 years of rule. I was part of the revolution from day one until Marcos fled the country and witnessed the symbolic jump of Fidel Ramos at Edsa. Calata, Paraaque City: To me, the most vivid memories of Edsa 1 were: 1) ordinary people confronting soldiers with flowers or rosaries; 2) some religious nuns unmoved in front of an advancing tank that stopped on its tracks; 3) the voice of Jun Keithley in an unknown safe place then monitoring troops movements near Malacaan; 4) the live telecast showing FM ordering Gen. Ver not to do what the latter was asking permission for: the bombardment of both Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo where many would have died and been maimed. Marcos gave an order to Brigadier General Artemio Tadiar to deploy armored vehicles from Fort Bonifacio, to Camp Aguinaldo, while artilleries were positioned to aim at Camp Crame. Jeraiza is a writer of Syntactics Inc. in Cagayan de Oro City. The crowd never ceased praying. GROWTH in remittances from Filipinos abroad slowed to 2.4 percent in February, the slowest in seven months, according to the latest data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). (PNA photo by Gil Calinga) MANILA The 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution symbolizes the willingness of the Filipinos to stand together to fight for freedom and democracy, Defense . Pitts Hizon, Pampanga: Who could ever forget the once-in-a-lifetime experience, being one of the millions of people from all walks of life marching along Edsa, chanting. When I heard of how other countries have staged peaceful means in their own clamor for change, I think of Edsa being a trademark of how Filipinos unity helped influence other cultures and races. The snowballing protest movement was also compounded by the global economic crisis, its headwinds lashing the Philippine economy which contracted by 7.3 percent for two consecutive years starting 1984. In a televised broadcast, Marcos also did not hesitate to threaten dissidents with heavy artillery if they do not yield. The Marcos forces have also remained intact, including their political and economic forces. For several years, there were struggles against the dictatorship and there were struggles for economic change, but Edsa would not have happened unless several sectors organized themselves, and they had been struggling for sectoral changes, she said. SILVESTRE Afable, until now, remains awestruck with the mercurial emotions of over a million people who took to the streets for a four-day vigil to protect military rebels during the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution. I remember the nuns making a short visit to each classroom, telling us to get out and proceed to our school church for a prayer vigil. Still grasping in the dark, still uncertain, still at a loss, still poor, still looked down upon and besmirched by the whole world, with a reputation as one of the most corrupt nations with dishonest people. Even Bongbong Marcos was seen during their last days at Malacanang wearing an Army uniform as if anticipating a bloody battle. (Editors Note: We have just added another channel to reach Inbox World via the growing Facebook community. Keep reading with one of these options: Premium Subscription P 80 per month (billed annually at P 960) Unlimited ad-free access to website articles Then, on February 20, Marcos declared himself the winner despite allegations of fraud and violence. The people craned their necks to get a glimpse of the supersonic planes. The Feb. 25, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution was the culmination of protests against the two decade-long presidency of Marcos that was marred by corruption and human rights violation during the Martial Law imposition from 1972. It was, in my personal opinion, a blunder on the part of the late President. Her idealism, she pointed out, was also what prompted her to return to the barrio and set up her own clinic after graduation. There was a sustained campaign of civil resistance against regime violence and electoral fraud. We commemorate the milestone with quotes from some of EDSA I's most prominent players and eyewitnesses. Inquirer.net. I. 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. Parong participated in seeking reparations from the Marcoses, who merely offered a compromise settlement of $150 million, while they were exiled in Hawaii. Those Edsa memories will be kept treasured in my heart forever. Your email address will not be published. I sometimes wonder, were we better off before the Edsa revolt? There were many key highlights during the EDSA People Power in 1986. I and my companions prayed so hard. But his actions of delaying the order to fire saved a lot of lives that day. There was a sustained campaign of civil resistance against regime violence and electoral fraud. Though we were in the province, there was an uneasy calm, but when news of Marcos flight reached us, there were looks of relief on the faces of my folks. To begin with, it was the failures of his administration and his weaknesses in his presidency that triggered the bloodless revolt. from February 22 to 25, 1986, a series of demonstration occurred, and it led to the removal of Ferdinand Marcos without violence or bloodshed. Meanwhile, on the campaign trail, its interesting that all presidential aspirants promise reforms and a better life. Worse, they were accused of being outsiders during the uprising because a big segment of the militant movement joined the boycott of the sham snap elections. In a photo quote released by Global Daily Mirror, actor Cesar Montano praises late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. for choosing peace and non-violence during the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Photo Courtesy by Reddit. There were already many protesters to his regime, including his greatest critic opposition leader Senator Benigno Ninoy Aquino Jr. A country changed, people changed, and I became part of change. MANILA, Feb. 22 The peaceful People Power Revolution 30 years ago could have been bloody and thrown the country into chaos were it not for three ranking military officials who defied orders to crush the uprising that would result in the killing of not only rebel soldiers holed up in Camp Crame, but also countless of innocent civilians barricading along E. Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Quezon City. The influence of the Catholic Church also played a role in taming Marcos. After their defection, Cardinal Sin once again called upon the people to shield them. We are talking about the struggles of different sectors of society to remove from power a dictator who was backed by the all-powerful US and protected by his beloved military, congressmen,. NOW retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolf Azcuna asserts that the gains at Edsa need not be taken for granted. 3. Honasan was named part of the Senate slate of Marcos Jr., who framed his choices as in line with his UniTeams consistent vision of national unity for progress. He makes decisions on the parameter of pragmatic things, Afable said. Joe Nacilla, Las Pias City: As if it was only yesterday, 25 years ago, we had that first Edsa peaceful revolution. Marcos refused to grant the order and told Gen. Ver he didnt want bloodshed. Also Read: #NeverAgain: Remembering Martial Law 49 years on. The insurgency continued because the changes that they were expecting never happened, Parong said. This partly explains the growing popularity of his son Bongbong, the consistent survey frontrunner among presidential aspirants in the May elections. Observe. But it didnt. Syempre, merong pag-aalinlangan dahil nandiyan na yung mga elite ume-eksena. I was too young to understand the happenings then. We should always remember that the guardrails of democracy are free speech, free media, political opposition, and regular and fair elections. Col. Dencio Acop (Ret), Baguio City: I was a second lieutenant who was in the inner circle of then Philippine Constabulary Chief Lt. General Fidel V Ramos during Edsa 1986. If you have a Facebook account, add up PhilStar Inbox and give us a glimpse of your views on raging issues of the day. Ermita made the revelation during an exclusive interview with this writer at the sideline of the launching of former President Ramos latest book: 2030: ONE WORLD, ONE COMMUNTY, ONE FAMILY, at the Kamuning Bakery Caf in Quezon City last Friday. As Enrile and Ramos were meeting the press across Edsa in Camp Aguinaldo, our four teams from the Special Operations Group of the PC Special Action Force safeguarded Camp Crame - one team for each of the four gates into the camp. Lidy, his widow, said she was never approached by any investigator on the case and the official probe was suddenly stopped two weeks later. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved. Good thing a German-made car protector was installed whereby once on, the car will only run half a kilometer; thus I found my car half a kilometer from Loyola Memorial Garden at Edsa. Today, people are totally different. Next, I saw the former President Marcos alighting from the plane. I made album clippings about this people power phenomenon, even if I was more sympathetic back then to the Marcoses. In the history of every modern-day democracy, the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution stands out as the most astonishing, not only because it removed without bloodshed a cruel dictator in Ferdinand Marcos, but also because, all intents and purposes taken together, it has at least healed the malignancy of the Filipino nation's broken soul. Nuns, priests and civilians were holding rosaries and flowers. Life became more difficult, cost of living and crime rate went up. Thus, it is the most ideal to avoid violence in this crisis. The publication also reserves the right to edit contributions to this section as it sees fit. Tadiar pleaded to let them pass but the people remained undaunted. Renato Taylan, Ilocos Norte: A strongman was deposed without bloodshed. Finally, Edsa became a symbol of a peaceful and non-bloody revolution. We went to Edsa and helped mobilize people, not just in support of the mutineers but because it was an uprising against the dictatorship, said Lidy. There were documents citing the Catholic Church under the influential Cardinal Sin for making Marcos behave. According to its proponents, no one will care about mainstream history we have today, if there are untold truths being suppressed by the victors. The 1983 assassination of former Senator Ninoy Aquino served as the catalyst that propelled people to fight for the restoration of national freedom. After the Lupao Massacre, Mrs. Aquino immediately declared total war against the communist rebels despite talks of possible peace to end the communist insurgency, one of the reasons Marcos had used to justify Martial Law in 1972. Edsa 1, I would say, was the beginning of my political awakening. Jim Veneracion, Naga City: My vivid memories of Edsa 86 were the agonizing three days before Marcos was driven out of Malacaan. See you there.). Because if not for him, the EDSA People Power wont be so peaceful. Unlike the so-called Edsa Dos in 2001, which was suspected of conspiracy and resulted in the illegitimate transfer of the presidency, the 1986 events served as inspiration to other countries. Indeed, it reeks of pure ignorance, but somehow people actually believed that. Protestors took to the streets in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, to demonstrate against dictatorship and restore democracy in the country. As a friend once said, such phrase was the favorite of people with too much philosophy, have no history study background, or just plain sloppy in research works. Nene Pimentel's one true legacy. They will not sleep. Walang gutom sa mga araw na yun. This rumor created turmoil between his allies, who began speculating about his successor. We followed our conscience. Gen. Braulio Balbas, and Air Force Col. Antonio Sotelo who did not attack the military rebel forces led by then Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile and Constabulary Chief and concurrent Armed Forces Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Fidel V. Ramos during the four-day civilian-backed military uprising on Feb. 22-25, 1986, defying orders by then AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Fabian C. Ver. Inquirer Research, Philippine Daily Inquirer / 07:23 PM February 25, 2016. EDSA Revolution I In the year 1986 The Philippines was given the world's limelight because of the nonviolent revolution to overthrow the dictatorship of Former President Ferdinand Marcos. He was so weak and pathetic that I asked myself, is this the man who wielded such an enormous and powerful command on the people but is now so helpless and forlorn? Nevertheless, Marcos determined to resolve the EDSA People Power with force. AFABLE admitted that the military rebels had strategically linked with US authorities as early as September, even before Marcos called for a presidential election amid pressure from Washington. Claim: The 1986 EDSA People Power was bloodless because of Marcos (21 July, 2022) Retrieved from https://factsfirstph-partners.rappler.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zHGBrCllD8. Fortunately, it did not have to happen. President Ferdinand Marcos 20-year reign was marred with corruption, violence, electoral fraud and abuses, and the people had enough. https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/418285-marcos-versus-sin-the-battle-of-wits-edsa-people-power, https://origins.osu.edu/milestones/people-power-revolution-philippines-1986. J.R. Mondonedo Jr., Paraaque City: There was chaos in the streets and Filipinos, for the first time, were united. So, because of the demonization of the Marcos administration, people are now asking, What really happened? People became curious. JOHANN LUCAS, QUEZON CITY: Edsa 1986 was the year that awakened my consciousness to the realities in our country. 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Through his military powers, Marcos ordered soldiers to put a stop to the uprising of millions in Metro Manila Avenue. Lucas Banzon Madamba, Laguna: Edsa 1986 reminds me of the sacrifices of the majority of Filipinos to regain freedom and democracy for our country. Noel Alquiza, Metro Manila: My most vivid memory during that time was the call of the late Soc Rodrigo to the youth (I was 18 then) on TV appealing: Mga kabataan, panahon na upang mamatay para sa bayan. Garcia, Mikee (25 February, 2022). He even made televised warning to end the mutiny with violence if they never yielded. Bloodshed was prevented from such acts of reconciliation. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcemets. inside Camp Crame grounds when triumph of people power was patently achieved. It was already like a picnic. 11586. For four days in February 35 years ago, the Filipinos were the heroes of the world Yet if anything has survived in 35 years of reforms since Edsa, its corruption, morphing across regimes. 1. No less than Bayan chair, the late Sen. Lorenzo Taada, the grand old man of the Philippine opposition, went on leave from the alliance, which was trying to build a wide anti-dictatorship network, and decided to campaign for Mrs. Aquino. Feb 25, 2013. Farolan, Ramon (24 February, 2014). If that is what they want, then so be it. On the second day at Edsa, Parong already had a hint that there wont be any violence. Rather than a sympathetic man who became the victim of a mob, the real Marcos was a defeated tyrant whose darker plans were foiled. This was the only time Filipinos became united. While circling above, the huge crowd at EDSA watched tensely in fear, whether the gunships would fire their air-to-surface rockets and M60 machines. Pedro Alagano Sr., Vigan City: I remember the leap by Gen Eddie (FVR), et. After three decades, the Antipolo Regional Trial Court found three RAM members guilty of two counts of murder and meted with the penalty of up to 40 years imprisonment. Meanwhile, Parong volunteered in the new government community health program, with then DSWD Secretary Mita Pardo de Tavera. After all, the Battle of Thermopylae, Custers Last Stand, The Fall of the Roman Empire, the outcome of the Crusades, plus much more wont be told to the public if there is a truth to that popular phrase. Former President Ronald Reagan, who deliberately turned a blind eye to the atrocities of the Marcos regime due to his close friendship with him, had committed $900 million in military and economic aid over five years in exchange for using the largest military bases in the Philippines. Pompeyo Pedroche, Metro Manila: Edsa 1 showed me a sea of humanity that proved that flowers are more persuasive than tanks. Holders of drivers license with five-year or 10-year validity will no longer need to undergo the prescribed periodic LTO scraps periodic medical exam requirement for driver's license holders. Rolando Salonga, Manila: I vividly remember news of the helicopter bearing the Marcos family flying out of the Malacaan grounds. But we let that chance pass us by. Ella Arenas, Pangasinan: I was sleeping when hubby woke me up. To me, this is the relevance of the 1986 People Power Revolution today, 31 years later. Cory came at the right time. Your email address will not be published. Thats what democracy means. With the vehicles and weapons ready, the revolt should have ended in a horrific way. Many countries were astounded by our country's move and it draw much more attention because nobody died. The second also did the same. For once, I wanted to make a decision for my country, Sotelo said. No suspect was charged in court. No spam. Marcos for an order to bomb Camps Crame and Aguinaldo. Robert Young Jr., San Juan: The general euphoria after Marcos left the country and the feeling of being proud as a Pilipino were priceless memories of Edsa 1. Pedro Rombaoa). And there are parts of history that the victors of EDSA revolution refused to show to the public. Its really hair-raising to look at a million people around you. There are no comments yet. The Dilemma of General Tadiars forces at EDSA (24 February, 2021) Retrieved from https://hrvvmemcom.gov.ph. JPE [Enrile] is really a pure pragmatist. The "People's Power" was never meant for the Failipino people, it was intended for the oligarchs who are running/ruining . The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Violence must be avoided at all cost, and money matters to Marcos. Our lives were never really uplifted. Col. Braulio Balbas. He was also hardly surprised that Enrile and Honasan have since mended ties with the Marcoses, throwing their support behind the strongmans son, Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr., in his bid this May 9 to regain the presidency his father lost. The claims being circulated simply lacked context. But some jokers out there are twisting the truth by presenting their own fabricated version of so-called history. Isko Moreno offers himself as an alternative to the Marcos versus Aquino narrative as represented, he said, by Marcos Jr. and Vice President Leni Robredo. She was cheated. The Edsa Revolution The Philippines was praised worldwide in 1986, when the so-called bloodless revolution erupted, called EDSA People Power's Revolution. The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution was a peaceful protest of millions of Filipinos united against the dictatorship of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. RAYMAR GURREA, BACOLOD CITY: The 1986 Edsa People Power could have been our chance to bring our country back to its feet. Holders of drivers license with five-year or 10-year validity will no longer need to undergo the prescribed periodic medical examination the Land Transportation Office said yesterday. Portraying the dictator and his family in a sympathetic light contributes to the Marcos disinformation propaganda machinery, humanizing and normalizing their bogus narratives to further rehabilitate the Marcos name. I was still single then and together with my friends, we camped in front of Camp Aguinaldo with only a few pesos in our pockets. Its anyones guess whether the next regime change will spell real change. Anne Marie de Chavez, Las Pias City: I have very vivid memories of Edsa 1986 because my companions and I had to sit in the first row in front of the tanks. On January 22, 1987, the farmers march calling for comprehensive land reforms ended in violence when anti-riot personnel, including lawmen in plain clothes, opened fire on unarmed protesters, killing at least 12 and injuring 51 protesters near Mendiola Bridge leading to Malacaang Palace. C.B. This event attracted not only the attention of the locals but also the international community. IN the meantime, Dela Cruz said Mr. Marcos was trying to get ahead with liberalizing efforts following years of martial law, which he lifted in 1981 while retaining many of his powers. This piece is republished with permission from Baguio Chronicle. And going back to that phrase of history being wrote by the victors, that colorful play of words is now being used as a tool of misinformation. The Facts: The EDSA People Power Revolution was the culmination of the decades-long authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos, whose family and allies are notorious for pilfering from the government's coffers, the World Bank, and International Monetary Funds and amassing billions in ill-gotten wealth while the Filipino people suffer from Filipinos became one in their quest for change. [Juan Ponce] Enrile and [Fidel] Ramos, they knew the torturers of the martial law regime, said Parong, a member the Medical Action Group (MAG), which provided medical assistance to Edsa protesters. F ebruary 22, 1986 has gone down in Philippine history as the day the revolution began, when then- Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile and Philippine Constabulary chief of staff Fidel V. Ramos publicly withdrew their support for President Ferdinand Marcos. History degree from the University of the Philippines. 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