To mark the 37th year of the People Power Revolution, take a short trip down history through the remarkable quotes from key figures of this event. EDSA37 | via philstarlife
“I want you to pray because it is only through prayer that we can resolve this problem. I am deeply concerned about the situation of General Ramos and Minister Enrile. I am calling on our people to support our two good friends at the camp. Go to Camp Aguinaldo and show your solidarity with them in this crucial period;”
“Our two good friends have shown their idealism. I would be very happy if you would help them. I wish that bloodshed will be avoided. Pray to Our Lady that we will be able to solve our problems peacefully,” saidPhoto by Official Gazette “I am appealing to the citizenry not to believe in this illicit, illegal, and immoral third force,” said Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in response to Enrile and Ramos' dissent, while calling for people to still obey him as he is the authority as stated in the constitution. He also accused Enrile and Ramos of “riding” with Cory Aquino’s popularity to try to her “take power” later on. "Sir, there is danger that there would be an unacceptable number of civilian casualties.
Balbas reported that he was still positioning the cannons, and then clarified to Commander Tadiar if the order came from Malacañang. When he was told that Ramas' order has been cleared, he reasoned out the unacceptable number of civilians that will be affected. Tadiar then replied,"Then hold your fire and use your discretion."Salvador “Doy” Laurel“Johnny, there is no problem about security there. I’ve taken care of that. I have about 300 Batangueños ready to protect us.
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