Region III

Schools Division of Zambales

MICRO ASIA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Paulien, Zone I, Iba, Zambales

A Research Project

Presented to the faculty of Science Technology

Engineering and Mathematics

A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: IMPACT OF 1986 EDSA PEOPLE

POWER REVOLUTION AMONG GENERATION X OF IBA, ZAMBALES

In partial fulfillment of the requirements

needed for the subject

Practical Research I

RESEARCHERS:

ALIPIO, HANNAH PAULINE M.

BALANGON, RAFAEL B.
ENTREALGO, JULIAN E.
GUINTO, ILONAH FAYE A.
LULUQUISIN, CHRISTINA M.
MARCIA, ANGELICA A.
MOSE, MARK R.

STEM 11 – B

2020-2021

Ms. Kirsten Ashley Agbanglo

(Research Adviser)
 CHAPTER I

The Problem and It’s Background

Introduction

The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution accumulated millions of

Filipinos from all works of life to walk along Epifanio de los Santos

Avenue (EDSA), the primary corridor of Metro Manila, to end the

dictatorship of President Ferdinand E. Marcos and begin a new era

marked by true freedom and a democratic system. This spirit of the

development was not restricted to Manila. It showed through peaceful

exhibitions organized in various urban communities nationwide. It was

a revolution set apart by its tranquil methods, driven by a country

joined to recover freedom. The People Power Revolution (otherwise

called the EDSA Revolution and the Philippine Revolution of 1986) was

a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that started in

1983 and culminated in 1986. The strategies utilized added up to a

supported mission of common obstruction against system brutality and

electoral fraud.

The occasions of February 25,1986 altered the course of our

nation's history; it displayed to the world the wonderful purpose of

the Filipino people. It proclaimed a time of peace. Throughout the

years, we have kept on recalling this momentous event by honoring the

sacrifices of each individual who fought the dictatorship.

 In the Philippines, the EDSA Revolution Anniversary is observed

as a special public holiday. It has been a special non-working holiday

since 2002. The celebration will most likely be more subdued as the

country and region struggle to deal with the effects of the economic

slowdown and the disruption of previously secure political orders.

Better to enjoy the political satire of the moment than to engage in

the sober reflection that a sustained sense of national purpose and

civic duty requires. Additionally, in the midst of today’s remembrance

of the People Power Revolution of 1986, one should ponder the meaning

of historic mass action, the original context within which it might be

better appreciated, and the painful but now captivating perception for

analyzing the current validity of this experience.

Throughout 1986, a critical mass of Filipinos found Marcos and

the political order he established abhorrent enough to back a small

band of desperate military coup plotters, prompting the ailing

dictator, his family, and confederates to flee the country. The rulers

and allies of the “people power revolution” could have worked hard to

flesh out this press heritage. Nevertheless, the revolutionary

possibilities suggested by the new government’s early policies would

remain a temporary phenomenon. No revolutionary probability could

prosper in the face of policies that obscured the totally contrary

nature of the nation’s traitors and patriots, victimizers and victims,

plunderers and plundered. A nation that has been successfully misled

by its leaders into accepting this convenient and self-serving errors,

learns to forgive and forget quickly.

 This explains how it affects all Filipinos. How they lived when

martial law was declared under Marcos’ leadership. No one can deny or

diminish the events of four wondrous days on EDSA when Filipinos

taught the world a lesson in peaceful revolution. It will also be

appropriate to celebrate and remember that one breakthrough moment. It

is important for us to know so that we can be reminded of it every

day.

Background of the Study

         The People Power Revolution, also known as the EDSA Revolution or

the February Revolution, was an extremely popular demonstration in the

Philippines that occurred from February 22–25, 1986. There was a

sustained campaign of civil resistance against violence and electoral

fraud and also by people deprived of freedom, democracy, and human

rights. The gathering of the Filipinos led to the departure of

Ferdinand Marcos; it marked the end of his 20-year presidential term

and started the restoration of democracy in the Philippines. The

advancement to the said revolution gave new insights to the Filipino

citizens, they learned about the power of the people who unite and

fight against what they believe to be wrong. Also, how their power as

citizens should be valued because they are the ones in charge of

choosing who will sit as president. The Martial Law disciplined the

Filipinos even though a lot of people were not in favor of it;

however, it worsened our country’s economic status and lifestyle.

Martial Law resulted in Filipinos wanting to join rallies to overthrow

administrations that did not align with their beliefs. Nowadays,

rallying excessively does not benefit protesters and while the

revolution brought some name changes in the top echelons of power,

that power remained concentrated among a small rich elite – something

that is still the case today.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine The Impact of 1986 Edsa People Power

Revolution in The Philippines. It also targets to explain how this

revolution affect the lives of Filipinos. Specifically, this study

aims to answer the following questions:

1. What are the respondent’s profile in terms of:

1.1 Name (optional)

1.2 Age

1.3 Sex

1.4 Date of Birth

2. What factors lead people to revolt?

3. How does 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution contribute to the

advancement or decline of Philippine Government?  

4. What are the Impacts of 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution in the
country? Specifically, to the Government and to the Filipinos?

5. How does the said Revolution make Philippine Government different

from other countries?

6. How does 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution shape Philippine

Government today?

7. What are the reasons people were able to achieve what they are
fighting for in rallies during EDSA People Power Revolution?
Significance of the Study

Some Filipinos encountered 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution is

This research we conducted, help us to understand what specifically
event happened.

Benefiting the study are the various sectors as follows:

1. Students -this study will be beneficial to the students to

understand and develop their mind about what were the events

happened in the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution.

2. Teachers -this study may serve as a guide and reference for the

teachers the teachers to gain more knowledge about this event and

on how to improve and enhance the way they teach and explain the

said event to the next generation.

3. Researcher -the finding of the study will help the researcher to

Develop their knowledge in terms of conducting research.

4. Future Researcher – this research will be useful reference for

the

next researchers who would plan to make any related study about

the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution.