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Witness History: Philippines People Power Revolution

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24/02/2016 GMT

Philippines People Power Revolution

BBC World Service - Witness History, Philippines People Power Revolution

In 1986, Filipinos took to the streets to overthrow the regime of Ferdinand Marcos

In February 1986, Filipinos took to the streets to overthrow President Ferdinand Marcos. His corrupt and brutal regime had ruled the Philippines for 20 years,

In February 1986, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets to overthrow President Ferdinand Marcos. His corrupt and brutal regime had ruled the Philippines for 20 years, After four days, President Marcos and his wife Imelda, were forced to flee. We hear from acclaimed Filipino writer, Jose Dalisay, who was one of those who took part in the People Power revolution.

(Photo: Anti-Marcos demonstrators in Manila)

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