-As the tanks start forward into the crowd, people sit down in front of them.
-The tanks stop.
-People offer the soldiers candy and cigarettes, asking them to defect and join the rebellion. Young girls walk among the soldiers, passing out flowers.
-The blocked tanks start forward again. The people sit tight, holding their ground.
-The tanks stop again.
-A Marine commander threatens to start shooting. Priests and nuns kneel before the tanks, praying the Rosary. No shots are fired. Finally the tanks turn around and withdraw as the crowd cheers.
In short, for the 1980s and 1990s in the Philippines, a new age had dawned. Similarly peaceful revolts would take place all across Eastern Europe leading to the downfall of autocratic rule in many corners of the planet.
Later, Corry Aquino was formally elected president of the Philippines. � ���"Aquino promised to promote the right to assemble peaceably, and free speech along with prosecuting corruption and abusers of human rights.� �� � She then released over 440 political prisoners.
Her popularity waned and she faced 7 coups in the six years of governance. However, today she is much better loved than ever. The Philippines will mourn her death greatly.
CORRUPTION AND SAME FAMILIES IN CHARGE
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
