The First Female President in Asia
Her presidency started with the end of the dictatorial rule in the Philippines. She was the most prominent figure of the 1986 people power revolution, ending the 20-year rule of President Marcos. In 1986, Time Magazine named her Woman of the Year.
People Power Revolution Anniversary
The People Power Revolution Anniversary is a holiday and country-wide observance in the Philippines that is observed annually on February 25th. This holiday is an important one for many Filipinos because it is the day when the People Power Revolution restored democracy back to the country in February of 1986.
Corazon Aquino: The First Female President in Asia
Her presidency started with the end of the dictatorial rule in the Philippines. She was the most prominent figure of the 1986 people power revolution, ending the 20-year rule of President Marcos. In 1986, Time Magazine named her Woman of the Year.