Academic research
People Power in the Philippines: Between Democratic Passions and the Rule of Law
Asian Studies, University of the Philippines Diliman
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Social movements · 22-25 February 1986Open article references →
People Power Revolution
EDSA People Power memorial and Camp Aguinaldo corridor · Philippines
Why editors use it hereScholarly analysis of EDSA's democratic claims, institutional consequences, and later uses of people power.
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From 22 to 25 February 1986, large civilian crowds occupied Epifanio de los Santos Avenue after senior defense and military figures withdrew support from President Ferdinand Marcos.
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Trigger and conditions
A planned military move against Marcos was exposed, prompting Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile and General Fidel Ramos to announce on 22 February that they no longer supported him.
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Uncertainty
Crowd estimates vary by location, time, and political source.
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Why it matters
People Power shows how civilian mass participation, independent information, institutional defection, and restraint by armed units can end an authoritarian presidency without a conventional battle.
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