Philippines People Power Revolution Timeline

By jennybyun

  • Marcos elected as President

    Ferdinand Marcos was first elected as the new President of the Philippines.

  • Marcos re-election

    Marcos was re-elected to be President for the full second term.

  • The First Quarter Storm

    In the January-March of 1970, student protesters against Marcos and his government protest which prompted the declaration of Martial Law.

  • The Battle of Mendiola

    The Malacanang Palace was a high target for protest at this time and a lot of people fought against the incumbent government.

  • The First Constitutional Convention

    Called to change the then Philippine Constitution to establish the commonwealth of the Philippines.

  • Bombing in Plaza Miranda

    There was a political campaign rally at plaza miranda and a bombing occured.

  • Declaration of Martial Law

    President Marcos declared Martial Law.

  • The Second Constitutional Convention

    Affected by Marcos' declaration of Martial Law and decides to accept the new Constitution.

  • Arrest of Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno

    Senator Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno were arrested under Marcos' orders "coincidentally" the same time as rebels.

  • Noise Barrage

    This noise barrage occured because of the opposite party LABAN and their leader Ninoy Aquino.

  • LABAN Party Founding

    This party was the opposite party for Marcos' regime and was lead by Ninoy Aquino.

  • Aquino Heart Attack/ Sent to US for treatment

    Got a sudden heart attack and he left for the US in order to receive proper treatment.

  • Marcos Elections

    This election was boycotted by the opposition.

  • Aquino Assasination

    Senator Ninoy Aquino was assisinated in Ninoy Aquino International Airport while getting off an aircraft.

  • Confetti Revolution

    Following the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, there were demonstrations held which helped to complicate Marcos and his regime.

  • Marcos calls for Snap-Elections.

    This was also very corrupt and Marcos won the snap elections

  • Ramos and Enrile Defect

    Defense Minister Enrile and Deputy Chief of Staff Ramos defect from the Marcos' government.
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    EDSA Uprising

    Another example of a non-violent mass demonstration that lasted 3 days.

  • Marcos flees the Philippines

    His health was also failing at the time and so he was forced to flee and go to exile in Hawaii.