The EDSA Revolution, also known as the People Power Revolution

The EDSA Revolution, also known as the People Power Revolution, was a series of peaceful protests that took place in the Philippines in 1986. It was a historic event that marked the end of the authoritarian regime of President Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy to the country.

The revolution began on February 22, 1986, when a group of military officers and civilians led by Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile and Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Lieutenant General Fidel Ramos, announced their withdrawal of support for Marcos and barricaded themselves inside the military headquarters in EDSA, the main thoroughfare in the capital city of Manila.

The following day, thousands of people gathered at EDSA to support the rebels and demand the ouster of Marcos. They sang songs, offered flowers to the soldiers, and prayed for peace and unity. Despite the threat of violence, the demonstrations remained peaceful and gained momentum over the next few days.

On February 25, 1986, after four days of protests and international pressure, Marcos and his family fled the country, and Corazon Aquino, the widow of assassinated opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr., was sworn in as the new president.

The EDSA Revolution is considered one of the most significant events in Philippine history and a shining example of peaceful resistance and the power of the people to effect change.