It's the 19th anniversary of the People power revolution against Marcos in the Philippines.
EDSA is the name of the street where it occured, where people praying and singing hymns blocked Marcos from arresting Corey, and from attacking General Ramos, who backe her...
There is now a shrine there, to Our Lady of Peace, since some of Marcos' soldiers say they didn't shoot at the crowds because a beautiful lady in white appeared to them and implored them not to shoot her children...
And being Philippinos, they also have this joke on the editorial page...
Ninoy call your office...
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