People Power Revolution facts for kids
The People Power Revolution was a historic event that happened in the Philippines in 1986. It is also known as the EDSA Revolution, the Philippine Revolution of 1986, and the Yellow Revolution.
This case of nonviolent revolution led to the departure of President Ferdinand Marcos from presidency and the restoration of the country's democracy. It is also referred to as the Yellow Revolution because of the presence of yellow ribbons during the demonstrations following the assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr..
It was widely seen as a victory of the people against the 20-year running authoritarian, repressive regime of then president Ferdinand Marcos and made news headlines as "the revolution that surprised the world".
Images for kids
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Corazon Aquino campaigning with son Noynoy
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Cardinal Ricardo Vidal
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A visitor at Bantayog ng mga Bayani browses through a timeline of the last moments of the protests that culminated in People Power.
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Camp Aguinaldo
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Jaime Cardinal Sin
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Radio Veritas
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Fidel Ramos
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A damaged newspaper from The Manila Times covering the revolution
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President Ferdinand E. Marcos is sworn by Chief Justice Ramon Aquino in the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañan Palace on February 25, 1986.
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Marcos in exile in Hawaii
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People Power Monument
See also
In Spanish: Revolución EDSA para niños
