People Power
Reflections on the 40th anniversary of EDSA People Power
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As the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution approaches, leaders and officials share views on its legacy amid ongoing challenges like corruption and disunity. A third-generation Aquino discusses the revolution's hope and baggage, while the AFP pledges neutrality during protests. These commemorations recall the spontaneous unity that toppled the Marcos Sr. dictatorship.
Forty years ago, volunteers from the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) gathered in the La Salle Green Hills gymnasium to monitor votes during the 1986 snap elections. The site served as headquarters for Namfrel's 'Operation Quick Count,' which showed opposition candidate Cory Aquino leading then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos by over 700,000 votes. This effort contributed to the events leading to the EDSA People Power Revolution.
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Civil society groups, church leaders, and government officials launched 'Bisto Proyekto: Ang Bagong People Power' on February 21 in Manila, turning citizen vigilance into a tool for accountability in infrastructure projects. Led by the anti-corruption group TAPAT, it includes a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Public Works and Highways for nationwide monitoring. The initiative aims to combat corruption through a digital platform and satellite monitoring.