February 1986
I remember walking at the streets of EDSA with my grandfather. People were shouting, singing, praying and even crying. To me this scene was a complete chaos! What the heck is happening? Where are all this people going to? Why are we all here?
The people wanted Ferdinand Marcos OUT! They want to reclaim their freedom and have a democratic government.
February 2012
After 26 years, the same thing still happens. The crowd now gathers at the People Power Monument. They still sang the same song, "Bayan Ko" & still shouts the names "Ninoy & Cory".
Nothing has changed!! Oh.. except for the exchange rate. It is now Php 42 = $1 instead of Php 2 = $1. We did claim our freedom back and have a democratic government but is it worth it?
Photo credits to http://www.inquirer.net/ & http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/151759/divided-country-celebrates-day-of-unity
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