What happen in EDSA 1and 2?
The Second EDSA Revolution, also known as People Power Revolution II, EDSA 2001, and EDSA II (pronounced as EDSA Two or EDSA Dos), was a political protest on January 17–20, 2001, that peacefully overthrew the government of Joseph Estrada, the thirteenth president of the Philippines.
Is there an Edsa 3?
The May 1 riots, or EDSA III (pronounced as EDSA Three or EDSA Tres, the Spanish word for “three”), were protests sparked by the arrest of newly deposed president Joseph Estrada of the Philippines from April 25–May 1, 2001.
When did EDSA 2 take place?
January 17, 2001
Second EDSA Revolution/Start dates
What is the reason of EDSA Revolution?
| People Power Revolution | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 22–25, 1986 (3 days) |
| Location | Philippines, primarily Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Metro Manila |
| Caused by | Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in 1983 Fraud during the 1986 snap presidential election Decades of oppressive and autocratic rule |
Did Erap resign?
Estrada, popularly called Erap, was ousted from office in 2001 during a popular uprising in Metro Manila after an aborted impeachment trial in which he was charged with plunder and perjury.
Why is it called Million March?
The so-called Million People March at Luneta was the first of a series of protests in the Philippines calling for the total abolition of the Pork Barrel fund, triggered by public anger over the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam.
When did million people march happen?
August 22, 2013
Million People March/Start dates
Why was EDSA called Highway 54 back then?
In the 1950s, the avenue was renamed Highway 54, because of the common misconception on that time that the avenue is 54 km long. Rizalists wanted the avenue’s name to remain 19 de Junio, while President Ramon Magsaysay wanted the avenue named after Rizal.
Why was Dr Jose Rizal executed?
He returned to the Philippines in 1892 but was exiled due to his desire for reform. Although he supported peaceful change, Rizal was convicted of sedition and executed on December 30, 1896, at age 35.
Was Gloria Arroyo impeached?
The Hello Garci controversy became the basis of the impeachment case filed against Arroyo in 2005. Attempts to impeach Arroyo failed later that year. Another impeachment case was filed against Arroyo in 2006 but was also defeated at the House of Representatives.
What medium is used in the million people march protest?
Initial calls circulated through social media (mainly on Facebook and Twitter) to convene a protest on August 26, 2013, at Luneta Park in Manila as well as other cities nationwide and overseas.
Why it is called Million People March?
What was the difference between EDSA 1 and EDSA 2?
Edsa 1 was undertaken in contravention of the then prevailing 1973 Constitution, given that Marcos was proclaimed the electoral winner in a legislative canvass of the “snap election” called by him under that Constitution, while Edsa 2 happened within the context of, and with the aim of protecting and upholding, the 1987 Charter.
When was the 30th anniversary of EDSA 1?
In two weeks, President Aquino will lead the country in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Edsa 1 People Power Revolution that took place on Feb. 22-25, 1986. Last month, the 15th anniversary of the Edsa 2 People Power Revolution that happened on Jan. 16-20, 2001, passed without fanfare.
How are the two EDSA Revolutions similar to each other?
Confluence of events. The two Edsa Revolutions are similar; each was a confluence of unplanned events participated in by both the middle class and the masses (labelled as the “perfumed” and the “unperfumed” by a pundit, and the “bourgeois” and the “proletariat” by an ideologue).
How long did the Battle of EDSA II last?
The people then gathered in EDSA to continue the battle in the streets rather than in the court. EDSA II lasted for 4 days only (January 17-20, 2001).