[Posted by Leah Rothchild]

[Posted by MWhite]

-The Catholic Church represented by Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin along with the priests and nuns called for the support of all Filipinos who believed in democracy. Radyo Veritas aired the message of Cardinal Sin that summoned thousands of Filipinos to march the street of EDSA. It was an empowering demonstration that aimed to succeed peacefully with the intervention of faith. Nuns kneeled in front of tanks with rosaries in their hands and uttering their prayers.

-Finally, in the morning of February 25, 1986, Corazon Aquino took the presidential oath of office, administered by the Supreme Court Associate Justice Claudio Teehankee at Club Filipino located in San Juan. Also, in 1986, the bloodless, People Power Revolution in EDSA renewed the power of the people, strengthened the meaning of democracy and restored the democratic institutions of government.
http://www.philippine-history.org/edsa-people-power-revolution.htm

-Having heard of reports of loyalist troop movements, Enrile transfers his forces to Camp Crame. Tens of thousands chant "Johnny! Johnny!" as Enrile, clutching a machine gun, crosses the street to the neighboring camp with his men. A large Marine contingent composed of tanks and an armored personnel carrier proceeds towards the Camps via Ortigas Avenue. They are stopped nearly a mile from the gates by a wall of tens of thousands of people. General Artemio Tadiar threatens to open fire if the crowd does not disperse. The people do not budge. They respond by singing, "Bayan Ko," praying and offering soldiers cigarettes and bread. The Marines try to push forward with their tanks and guns. The people hold their ground, singing louder and praying harder. The Marines withdraw without firing a single shot.
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/~guing22f/classweb/The1986PeoplePowerRevolution/page11/timeline%20of%20events/timelineofevents.html

-On February 13, 1986, 350 opposition leaders met with Aquino and she convinced them to move ahead with a nonviolent campaign with the theme “people power”. Unfortunately, the nonviolent campaign was headed off by a separate violent campaign.

-They asked for support and the Roman Catholic Church responded when leader Cardinal Jaime Sin spoke nationally on Radio Veritas calling for people to travel to the military camps to prevent violence against the rebels. That very night at midnight there were about 50,000 people outside the camps and within two days the supporters grew to one million.
https://nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/nonviolent-intervention-philippines-during-military-clash-1986
* Posted by Darline Sainmelus

Marcos needed the people of the Philippines to comply with him rigging the election in order for him to be successful. However, many people did not go along with it, including some of the vote counters who walked out rather than assist with the vote rigging (240). 

After Marcos called for military force against the rebels, even his own loyalist troops were hesitant in following orders, not wanting to kill or injure civilians (242). 

 

The resisting population was dependent on the opponent group to not use harsh military tactics and harm them. Although there was some violence when Marcos was first rigging the election, during the opposition it was predominantly nonviolent (240). 

The resisting population “attempted to befriend the soldiers, in some cases successfully, and offered them candy and cigarettes” (240). 

Because the loyalist troops turned back, or in the case of the Marines, refused to fire on the rebel camp because of civilians, the resisting group was able to succeed (242). 

 

The opponent group relies heavily on obedience from the public for any chance of success. However, the resisting population proved their potential for independence when they were able to reach their goal. Because of their efforts, Marcos's dictatorship came to an end and Corazon Aquino was inaugurated as President (243). 

 

  Posted by: Brianna Rider