Cover Newspaper headlines read ‘Marcos Still Here’, as soldiers face supporters of opposition leader Cory Aquino outside the Malacanang Palace, Manila, home of President Ferdinand Marcos, 25th February 1986. The mass demonstrations, which came to be known as the People Power Revolution, or EDSA Revolution, toppled Marcos after four days (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Newspaper headlines read ‘Marcos Still Here’, as soldiers face supporters of opposition leader Cory Aquino outside the Malacanang Palace, Manila, home of President Ferdinand Marcos, 25th February 1986. The mass demonstrations, which came to be known as the People Power Revolution, or EDSA Revolution, toppled Marcos after four days (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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The 1986 People Power that restored democracy, captured through powerful images
In February 1986, millions of Filipinos poured onto Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), their collective presence a defiant stand against dictatorship. For four days, nuns faced down tanks, civilians linked arms with soldiers, and a nation edged toward an uncertain future. By the end, the Marcos administration had crumbled, and democracy—fragile, hard-won—was restored.
Revisit the People Power Revolution through images that capture the energy, the fear, and the unshakable resolve of a people reclaiming their country.
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Above A Philippine soldier is provided with a drink by supporters of opposition leader Cory Aquino (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
A Philippine soldier is provided with a drink by supporters of opposition leader Cory Aquino (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above Minister of Defence of the Philippines Juan Ponce Enrile and Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. General Fidel Ramos cross Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), Manila, from Camp Crame to Camp Aguinaldo (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Minister of Defence of the Philippines Juan Ponce Enrile and Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. General Fidel Ramos cross Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), Manila, from Camp Crame to Camp Aguinaldo (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above A Catholic priest calms a crowd of supporters of opposition leader Cory Aquino outside the Malacanang Palace (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
A Catholic priest calms a crowd of supporters of opposition leader Cory Aquino outside the Malacanang Palace (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above Police officer with a yellow ribbon tied to the barrel of his American-made M16 rifle joins thousands gathered on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Police officer with a yellow ribbon tied to the barrel of his American-made M16 rifle joins thousands gathered on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
Above EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
EDSA Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Above 1986 People Power Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
1986 People Power Revolution (Photo: Alex Bowie / Getty Images)
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Credits
Words: (Additional) Angela Nicole Guiral
Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
