February 25 1986 – The People Power Revolution Forces President Ferdinand Marcos to Flee the Philippines

February 25 1986 – The People Power Revolution Forces President Ferdinand Marcos to Flee the PhilippinesRate this post Throughout history, the removal of a crushing dictatorship has relied upon ruthless rebels and extensive bloodshed. Not so in the Philippines, where the People Power Revolution forced President Ferdinand Marcos to run for his life on February 25, 1986 by simply protesting in the streets. Blocking Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), the resolute masses changed the course of history for the island nation in Southeast Asia with just the force of a united voice. In 1965, Marcos came into power on the promise of initiating massive roadbuilding projects and construction of […]