Notes sa Edsa 1

• • The people power revolution aka the EDSA revolution and the Philippine Revolution
• the Philippine Revolution of 1986 was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated on February 22-25, 1986.
• There was a sustained campaign of civil resistance against regime violence and electoral fraud
• Occured in 1986 in Philippines in Epicanio de los Santos Avenue
• February 25, 1986, is a significant national event for Filipinos
• It showcased the true power of democracy to the world
• The revolution was a bloodless one, earning global more power of the people gathered in EDSA ended the oppressive Marcos Regime
• Martial Law

  • The revolution stemmed from long-standing oppression and abuses by the Marcos government
  • Allies included woman rights violations datingback to the Martial Law Proclamation in 1972 The revolution was a response to the threatening actions and restrictions on freedom by the marcos regime
• Catholic church

  • Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin, along with priests and nuns, called for support from Filipinos who believed in democracy
  • The message was broadcasted in Radio Veritas urging thousands to March to EDSA
  • The demonstration aimed for a peaceful revolution with faith playing a central role
  • Nuns knelt in front at tanks holding rosaries and praying
• Power of Prayer

  • Armed marine troops, under Marco's commander withdrew from the site on the morning of February is 1989
  • Corazon Aquino took the presidential path of office of Club Filipino in San Juan The oath was administering by Supreme Court Associate Justice Claudio Teehankee
  • Aquino became the 11th president of the Republic of the Philippines it the first female president of the country
• Radio Veritas

  • played as important message during the mass uprising
  • "Without Radio Veritas, it would have been difficult if not impossible, to mobilize millions of people in a matter of hours" Former UP President Francisco Nemenzo Jaime Cardinal Sin
• • Empowered the EDSA revolution through radio broadcast
  • Radio broadcasting play on a significant role in mobilizing and unitizing Filipinos in the revolution
  • It demonstrated the power of radio in informing and enabling expression within society
• Faith exemplified by nuns kneeling with rosaries in front of tanks was another crucial factor in the revolution's success
• The end of Martial law and the presidency of Corazon Aquino. marked a return to democracy in the Philippines.
• Cardinal Sin: call to action via traditional media particularly radio broadcasts, influenced the EDSA Revelation in 1986
• • In relation. today's digital age sees social media playing a pivotal role for more and amplifying voices in movements
  • Social media provides instant communication hounds, facilitates rapid dissemination of into and aids in organizing grassroots movements
• Challenge such as misinformation and issues on fatigue exist within social media activism
• Overall, while traditional media like radio played a significant role in the past social media had revolutionized activism by connecting people, amplifying voices and exposing injustices globally