Aquinos remember heroism that restored democracy on 37th EDSA People Power anniversary

Published February 25, 2023 11:08am
Updated February 25, 2023 3:35pm

(File photo) Aquino sisters Ballsy and Viel offer prayers, flowers at Aquinos' tomb

The Aquino family calls to mind the courage and heroism of Filipinos during the historic People Power uprising in 1986 that eventually led to the restoration of democracy in the country.

In a message on Saturday, the Aquinos also expressed their conviction that the spirit of the EDSA 1986 still lives on in the hearts of Filipinos.

Meanwhile, former Vice President Leni Robredo said the revolution served as a "light" and inspiration for others to also attain freedom.

Sa paggunita sa 1986 People Power Revolution, ating balikan ang diwa na naging inspirasyon sa daigdig noon. Labas sa kulay at apelyido, sumubaybay ang mundo sa tapang ng nagkakaisang taumbayan. Naging tanglaw ang Pilipinas sa iba na magsimula ng kanilang makasaysayang paglaya. pic.twitter.com/L3AAtexfda
— Leni Robredo (@lenirobredo) February 25, 2023

Spanning four days, from February 22 to 25, the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution ended the administration of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

He was succeeded by the late Corazon Aquino, who served as president from 1986 to 1992. — with Jamil Santos/LBG/VBL, GMA Integrated News

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