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And if you’re wondering why I am pro Ukraine this is why. 

In 1986 among millions, my Mother stood for weeks in posh-pit-like crowds without food or water to fight against the corrupt Marcos dictatorship. She risked her life for her three little boys at home so that they could grow up with a freedom she did not have. She fought for her country, and this is why i urge every Ukrainian to fight for theirs. 

I do not respect anyone as much as I do my Mom. She is the bravest and the strongest. Willing to die for freedom and a better future. 

Please support Ukraine’s fight against Putin!

Mar. 14 2017
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fraunchie: “Currently learning about the EDSA Revolution, or People Power Revolution of 1986 in the Philippines, and I can’t help but be inspired. It tells of how the Philippine people won a war on dictatorship, not through guns and bombs, but...

fraunchie:

Currently learning about the EDSA Revolution, or People Power Revolution of 1986 in the Philippines, and I can’t help but be inspired. It tells of how the Philippine people won a war on dictatorship, not through guns and bombs, but through their faith through rosaries and prayers. They swarmed the streets with their presence, but more importantly, they swarmed the heavens with their prayers. This is truly an inspiration and gives me an undying pride in my own culture.

Mar. 14 2017
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whattheendoftheworldlookedlike: “Manila, Philippines, 1986. ”

whattheendoftheworldlookedlike:

Manila, Philippines, 1986.

Mar. 14 2017
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coolpilipinas:

Ito Ang totoong handog ng Pilipino sa mundo.

Kung hindi mo man maintindihan sa eskwela ang sinasabi nilang People Power o EDSA Revolution. Kung masyado kang nakatutok sa Myx at puro k pop ang Top 10. Kung badtrip ka na sa mga nangyayari sa Pilipinas. Itong ganitong pangyayari ang NAGPAPASARAP SA PAGIGING PILIPINO. 

PANUORIN MO NAMAN NG HINDI SAYANG ANG KURYENTE

” ILANG BESES NANG NAGKAISA ANG MGA PILIPINO. PERO KUNG KAYA LANG SANA NATING MAGKAISA ULIT…. YUNG MAHIGIT SA ISANG GABI O ILANG ARAW…. YUNG MAGTATAGAL AT MAGPAPATULOY KAHIT WALA NG TAO SA KALYE…. YUNG KAHIT WALA NG ILAW, CAMERA, MEGAPHONE, AT MGA RIBBON SA PUNO. YUNG HINDI NA TAYO MAGPAPATALSIK NG PINUNO… YUNG BUMUBUO NA TAYO NG MAUNLAD NA LIPUNAN NA BINUBUKLOD NG KULTURA, NG PAGKAKAISA, AT PAGBABAGO…. ARAW-ARAW….. TAHIMIK…. PATULOy….. SANA…. KUNG KAYA NATIN…..

-BOB ONG/ BAKIT BALIGTAD MAGBASA NG LIBRO ANG MGA PILIPINO

Mar. 14 2017
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Historical Timeline

1983

  • August 21: Opposition Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. was assassinated at Manila International Airport
  • September 21: While the government celebrates Barangay Day to commemorate the declaration of martial law, thousands of Aquino’s supporters hold a “National Day of Sorrow,” calling for unity


1984

  • May 14: Parliament elections are held and Corazon “Cory” Aquino (Ninoy’s widow) supports opposition candidates and win 56/183 parliament seats while many question election fraud
  • October 24: Agrava Board finds military conspiracy behind assassination of Aquino and implicated Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces


1985

  • February 22: Armed Forced Chief of Staff, 24 soldiers, and a civilian stand trial for Aquino murder
  • August: Opposition files motion for impeachment against Marcos citing violation of the constitution and “hidden wealth”
  • November 3: Marcos, on an American talk show, announces the holding of snap elections
  • December 2: those held on trial are acquitted 
  • December 3: Cory Aquino announces her candidacy for president


1986

  • Lots of things happen. TL;DR:
  • There is election fraud and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) confesses to tampering with the election results
  • Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issues a statement condemning election fraud
  • AFP Chief os Staff requests additional military units to defend Malacañang
  • Military units start defecting to opposition, with General Ramos and General Enrile withdrawing support from Marcos
  • Cardinal Sin, an influential religious figure, goes on air via Radio Veritas to ask civilians to barricade Camp Crame: “Leave your homes now… I ask you to support Mr. Enrile and General Ramos, give them food if you like, they are our friends.”
  • People support the uprising by the thousands, led by nuns and the clergy, and form crowds to block military tanks and trucks
  • More military units defect to opposition as other officers do the dame
  • Cory Aquino is sworn in as President by Senior Associate Justice Claudio Teehankee
  • Marcos and his family flee country aboard American plane to Hawaii and live in asylum

Sources: Adams (1996), Castro (2011), Liu and Gastardo-Conace (2011), Gills and Gray (2012), Gonzaga (2009), Karnow (1989), Republic of the Philippines Website

Mar. 13 2017
#mine #context #people power revolution
“I used to sing [Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree] as a little girl. Everyone knew that song so we tied yellow ribbons all over Manila while we waited for Aquino to return.”
— Relative F
Mar. 1 2017
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“The left added a verse to ‘Bayan Ko’ to make it relatable to this specific time period, to make it personal.”
— Relative D
Mar. 1 2017
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“Music served as a trigger. Like, ‘Okay! We have to do this!”
— Relative A
Mar. 1 2017
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“Everybody wants to sing. Everyone wants to sing together”
— Relative E
Mar. 1 2017
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“When you hear everyone together-you get goosebumps.”
— Relative E
Mar. 1 2017
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“Always songs at the marches. Songs of love.”
— Relative B
Mar. 1 2017
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“There were so many guitars. People had speakers. It was something else.”
— Relative E
Mar. 1 2017
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“There were many religious songs. The nuns were used as human shields.”
— Relative C
Mar. 1 2017
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“There was a mix of songs. There were some pop songs, but also nationalistic songs too.”
— Relative B
Mar. 1 2017
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“We linked arms to prevent the police and military from crossing the line, so we kept singing together.”
— Relative A
Mar. 1 2017
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