25/02/2022
Today, we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
I was 11 turning 12. Bata pa po ako, pero alam ko na ang kahulugan ng EDSA. I vividly remember the news about what was going on at EDSA, and the frustration I felt because my parents and Ate’s did not bring me there with them. Hindi pa uso ang drone shots noon, pero kitang-kita sa mga litrato sa dyaryo at sa balita kung paano nagsama-sama ang milyon-milyong tao para sabihing sawa na sila sa mga kasamaang nagaganap.
Looking back, and especially today, lalo kong naappreciate ang People Power Revolution. It was proof of the determination and perseverance of Filipinos in our true character, winning a long fight against grave injustice and corruption.
I remember how different global leaders and citizens looked at us with such admiration and respect. EDSA was a great source of pride, and a gift of the Filipino people to the rest of the world. One that would be forever part of history, dahil nagkaroon ng matagumpay na rebolusyon nang payapa at walang dahas. Truly anointed by the Lord.
We live in crazy times. And the wish in my heart is that whenever we feel lost as a nation, that we rekindle the true spirit within that brought us together at EDSA, then move forward better together.
Nasa atin ang kapangyarihan at kakayanan. At higit sa lahat, ang responsibilidad sa Diyos, sa bayan at sa bawat kapwa-Pilipino, nang may respeto at pagmamahal, kahit ano pa ang kulay na suot.
