no show at edsa

“I don’t understand why the President is not here. Everyone should be here and give respect,”

“We must see EDSA no longer as a people power revolution to force out a nonperforming, abusive, or corrupt head of government or regime, but what must be remembered and honored and given respect by every Filipino is the spirit of EDSA,” - Fidel Ramos

malaya spot:

the historic edsa revolt has placed the philippines as a nation in the map as the asian country that changed a nation through a peaceful revolution. that historic event identifies us as a nation ready to act as one against abuses, against the freedom of men.

this event happened 23 years ago. and it seemed that this episode can easily be replaced and is seemed to be less important than a job fair where the Phil. president attended to. true as it may be that the problem on unemployment is a crucial concern that needs to be responded to but considering this fair rather than attending this celebration once a year is not fair. the very roots of this nation is founded on a continious struggle for freedom. that is edsa people power.

23 years may have passed but the spirit that enveloped the nation 23 years ago is significant especially in times where the same institution (govenrment) seemed to be the same source of depression among those seeking for freedom and equality. this is much significant.

for we would not be in the same ground where we are standing right now if it were not for this monumental event.