Promises to keep: the democratic aspirations of the People Power revolution which toppled Marcos have been fulfilled. But the battle for economic success is far from won
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The EDSA revolt and the People Power revolution that threw down Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 inspired others worldwide, but has led to few practical changes in many Filipinos' lives. Most believe they reached their democratic goals, but the new government focused first on keeping its predecessors out of power rather than on economic development, and problems persist. However, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Korea, and Thailand were all affected profoundly by the EDSA revolt, and Eastern Europe was shaken as well.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Mid-term blues
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Philippine President Fidel Ramos is fighting to regain the edge he had before a series of crises robbed him of his lead going into mid-term May elections. His presidency has been successful, especially in light of past leadership, and he has done especially well at restoring political stability and helping the country regain its economic footing. Investors are again interested, and power outages are no longer endemic. Critics say he should do more to secure democracy, but recent events are not helping him do so.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1995
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Inside story: a view from the heart of the revolution
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February 22, 1986, was a tense night at Camp Aguinaldo in the Philippines, as rebel military leaders awaited a likely armed assault. People Power, as now-President Fidel Ramos called it, saved them as thousands flooded the streets to block loyalist tanks from reaching the stronghold. Ramos, then acting armed forces chief of staff, and Juan Ponce Enrile, who was Defense Minister, were among those who waited, passed news to excited journalists, and waged psychological warfare against dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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