then and now

i turned in late again last night because i watched the feature on the 1986 People Power Revolution on ABS-CBN in its entirety. i felt like i was back in history class, but this time, with a different twist. the feature was very detailed and presented the events that took place in chronological order.

what was most interesting about the documentary was that they interviewed key personalities to tell their side of the story. it was such a diverse group of people which included nuns, priests, former US ambassadors and soldiers, even ordinary citizens who went to EDSA to take part in the protest against Marcos. what was even surprising was that there was not a single politician interviewed.

this was good for a change. i think what the producers wanted to convey to the public is that EDSA 1 was just not about these government officials who turned against the former dictator, but also of the common Filipino. for without them, Ramos, Enrile and Honasan's plans would not have been fruitful.

not only did the show tackle past events, but they also discussed the significance of EDSA 1 in the world and in our country. it was definitely a shining moment for the Filipinos then. if only we could keep the spirit of EDSA 1 going... what a difference it would make!

it is only now that i got to appreciate this important part of Filipino history. i was only a 10-year-old kid when it happened, oblivious to it all. Kudos to the Foundation for Worldwide People Power, Inc. (FWPPI) who produced this wonderful documentary!