Priorities always comes first and made me impossible to update my blog but there’s no way that I will not make a post regarding the 22th Anniversary of Edsa Revolution. Something odd with my title? Nah…
22 years ago, February 25, 1986, President Ferdinand Marcos was ousted by People’s Power on his 20th year regime. The majority of the demonstrations took place at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, better known as EDSA, involving over 200,000 Filipinos which later on became 1 to 3 million Filipinos. The revolution occurred from February 22 to 25 in 1986. That was “first” Edsa Revolution. February as the 2nd month of the year. This year 2008 marks the 22th year anniversary.
The Edsa Revolution 2, also called as EDSA Dos or Edsa II happened in 2001 also made the People Power overthrew President Joseph Ejecito Estrada involving him with the Jose Velarde case. He was succeeded by then Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
There are 2 Presidents removed in their presidential position by the people power, President Marcos and President Estrada. Based on GMA’s past strategies, she almost imposed “martial law” and that made her the 2nd President/Dictator. I don’t think that there will be another Edsa Revolution despite the present political situation we have now. Most Filipinos support and believe that Jun Lozada is telling the truth about the ZTE Broadband Deal involving the First Gentleman Mike Arroyo and other political figures of corruption. People are sick and tired of GMA Government. She should resign now and let the people decide in a Snap Election. But please… no to “trapo” and “rigodon”.
Where are we now after 22 years? What kind of future our kids will have? Think about it.
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hay naku, i went bloghopping and most of the entries are ganetchiwa and I am joining in fray, i want by golden voice be heard ateng! lalabas maya at 8am manila time! hehehe!