THE TRUE POWER OF THE PEOPLE

What does this iconic moment mean
to the current Filipino?

It has been 25 years since the Filipinos made their mark in recent memory. It has been 25 years since the power of the people took down one of the most controversial leaders in modern history. It has been 25 years since the First EDSA People Power Revolution.

The world saw the fall of a mighty overlord and the rise of a simple housewife to take care of the country as it inevitably went through a transition period. Filled with hope and promise, Filipinos and even the rest of the world expected that the Philippines will finally return to its former status as one of the leading Asian economic powers, circa 1965.

So what has happened since that fateful day?

Well, there have been a lot of developments in the country, but I will give you this: the most interesting fact is that 25 years since EDSA I, a Cojuangco Aquino is still heading the country. President Noynoy Aquino, just like what his mother Cory promised, and at least did during her time, vowed that he will lead us to the straight road to prosperity. On one hand, the fact that we are under basically the same type of leader for 25 years may symbolize that the Philippines has not moved on from its expectations to become a better nation for its citizens from 1986. On the other hand, both Cojuangco Aquinos are keeping their promises and showing that they really are serious about alleviating the country of its problems.

I will not explain in detail what is the big deal about this fact. This is where your personal analyses come in to play. After all, should not EDSA I have opened our eyes?