People Power

On Feb. 25, the Philippines marks 35 years since the bloodless revolution that toppled late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Amid supposed historical revisionism, advocates are hoping to raise awareness about what really happened during martial rule through...

Filipinos are commemorating the 48th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines under the Marcos dictatorship. Activists say that the only way to end abusive governments is by people taking action. Don Tagala...

SAN FRANCISCO – People gathered at the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco to attend the final installment in the month-long commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution against the 20-year dictatorship of...

By Jordan Lalata, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau SAN FRANCISCO – Though the 30th anniversary of the People Power Revolution has ended, photos of it captured by photographer Kim Komenich are displayed in downtown San Francisco...

DALY CITY – Fil-Ams in the San Francisco Bay Area who are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the People Power Movement say that people power would make all the difference when it comes to standing up to...

SAN FRANCISCO – “An evening of remembrance featuring the voices of People Power” This was the theme at the Philippine Consulate General of San Francisco during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the People Power...

SAN FRANCISCO – Filipino American activists are rejoicing in the news that overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso has been spared from execution. In a statement issued to Balitang America, Gabriella USA Chairperson Valeria Francisco, PH.D....

SAN FRANCISCO – Filipino American activists took to the streets of downtown San Francisco on Tuesday, commemorating the 29th anniversary of the EDSA revolution by demanding the resignation of President Benigno Aquino III. They took their...

By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America Bureau Feb. 26, 2014 LOS ANGELES – It’s been 28 years since the People Power Revolution took place along EDSA, overthrowing the Marcos dictatorship and restoring democracy in the Philippines....