Offcial Gazette

EDSA, Elsewhere

The spirit of the People Power movement was not confined to the streets of Manila: Pockets of dissent manifested nationwide, creating a stir in local communities; the nation was united in the desire to attain freedom. Cebuanos, Davaoeños, Ilonggos, and Bicolanos gathered in their own plazas, packing streets with slogans and singing the anthems of the revolution.

Dancing to the tune of the revolution: 5 songs of EDSA

Forever intertwined with Philippine history, five songs were played and replayed during the four days of struggle and peaceful revolution in February 1986—over the radio, out in the streets.