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1.) Lifting of Martial Law: 17, 1981, Marcos, and Marcos Ally Ronald Reagan

The document outlines key events in Philippine history during the late 20th century, including the lifting of martial law by Ferdinand Marcos in 1981, the assassination of opposition leader Ninoy Aquino in 1983, and the rise of the People Power movement in 1986 that led to Marcos' ousting. It also details the announcement of a snap election in 1985 and the subsequent presidency of Corazon Aquino, who restored democracy and oversaw significant political reforms. These events collectively highlight the struggle for democracy in the Philippines during this period.

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1.) Lifting of Martial Law: 17, 1981, Marcos, and Marcos Ally Ronald Reagan

The document outlines key events in Philippine history during the late 20th century, including the lifting of martial law by Ferdinand Marcos in 1981, the assassination of opposition leader Ninoy Aquino in 1983, and the rise of the People Power movement in 1986 that led to Marcos' ousting. It also details the announcement of a snap election in 1985 and the subsequent presidency of Corazon Aquino, who restored democracy and oversaw significant political reforms. These events collectively highlight the struggle for democracy in the Philippines during this period.

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1.

) LIFTING OF MARTIAL LAW

On January 17, 1981, Marcos issued Proclamation No. 2045,


which formally lifted the proclamation of martial law, but retained
many of his powers. The lifting was timed to coincide with Pope John
Paul II's visit to the Philippines and with the inauguration of new U.S.
president and Marcos ally Ronald Reagan.
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2.) ASSASSINATION ON NINOY AQUINO

August 21, 1983, Ninoy Aquina International Airport


As the situation in the Philippines worsened, Aquino decided to return
to face Marcos and restore democracy in the country, despite
numerous threats against him. He was assassinated at the Manila
International Airport on August 21, 1983, upon returning from his self-
imposed exile.
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3.) THE RISE OF THE “PEOPLE POWER”
MOVEMENT

From February 22 to 25, 1986, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos


gathered on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue to protest President
Ferdinand Marcos and his claim that he had won re-election over
Corazon Aquino.
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4.)THE “SNAP ELECTION” ANNOUNCEMENT

On 4 November 1985, President Ferdinand Marcos


announced in an interview on the ABC program “This
Week with David Brinkley” that he was ready to call a
snap election in the Philippines. This pronouncement
followed mounting international pressure and criticism of
his government policies. On 3 December 1985, Batas
Pambansa Blg. 883, an act calling for a special election
for President and Vice President to be held on 7 February
1986, was approved.
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5.)THE “CORY AQUINO” CAMPAIGN

President Corazon Aquino assumed office in 1986, following the


removal of Ferdinand Marcos from presidential office. She served as
president of the Philippines from 1986 until 1992. As president, Aquino
restored democracy by abolishing the legislature, declaring a
revolutionary government, and appointing a fifty-member commission
to write a new constitution, approved in 1987. In 1988, she oversaw the
re-implementation of local elections and, in 1992, the first presidential
election.
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