EDSA at 40: Four Decades After People Power, Its Legacy Continues to Shape Philippine Democracy - Asian Journal News

EDSA at 40: Four decades after People Power, its legacy continues to shape Philippine democracy - Asian Journal News

President Corazon Aquino takes her oath of office on Feb. 25, 1986 at Club Filipino in San Juan, during the final day of the EDSA People Power uprising that led to the transfer of presidential authority. - Photo from Malacanang Archives MANILA — Forty years after millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue in February 1986, the EDSA People…

#EDSA40 | People Power spirit strong after 40 years

By Shannia CabuelloBulatlat.com MANILA — Thousands of Filipinos gathered along EDSA-Ortigas on February 25, 2026 in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the People Power uprising even with the thick police barricades blocking the National Shrine from protesters. Citing “no rally zones” and permit issues, authorities stalled the program, banned the stage truck and confined protesters into a limited space.  “Tabi! Tabi! Dadaan kami!” the prote…