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sherwin bering @40yearoldlion (24) 28 Aug 22

A quick perusal of the people who won the last election in my country (Philippines) look like a motley gallery of politicians who would be fit for rogues gallery in a police precinct. First on the list are competent and honest...

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What have we learned?

Reine25 @Lucky15 (37391) • Philippines 25 Feb 16

They ended the dictatorship on the streets and made the military a change of their hearts. Thirty years ago, a revolution happened, a bloodless one. And the is indeed power in everyone. The country showed that to the...

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I've Traced The Farm Where My Eggs Came From

Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 3 Jun 12

It's amazing what you can do online these days. All 6 of my Natures Nest Free Range Very Large Eggs were indeed double-yolkers so I decided to find out a bit more about them. I went onto the Morrison's...

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What is the meaning of EDSA PEOPLE POWER to you?

adnileb @adnileb (5287) • Philippines 23 Feb 11

People power's 25th anniversary is almost near. And until now, I don't understand why we have to celebrate it. I guess I'm confused with the real meaning of it. I don't know if that was good for the Philippines because there are...

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My Thoughts on Edsa People Power

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 22 Feb 11

Hello Lotters, I never really forget the Day in our history that People gathered to Protest and OUST the Dictator Ferdinand Marcos because he couldn't make his military force the people out or even moved a distance because of...

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Cardinal sin is the savior of democracy?

knicnax @knicnax (2232) • Philippines 21 Jun 10

Since I spend a lot of time scouting yahoo news philippines, I found this artivle, freshly posted, regarding cardinal Sin. There was no explanation offered, just a quote from Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos which says "He was our...

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Ninoy's Death still chills me..

hacker4ever @hacker4ever (297) • Philippines 17 Aug 08

As we know all Filipinos, it's thursday that our hero Ninoy Aquino is having 25 years of his death. I've searched Wikipedia for his biographical article and it was well informed with stunning photos at the NAIA incident with a...

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People Power - Revolution

ajinomoto23 @ajinomoto23 (1057) • Philippines 26 Feb 08

Manila, Makati, Mendiola all over the street the people are marching for a protest to call for the Pres. of the Philippines to step down. The President is not listening anymore and is not afraid. It seems the protest is helpless...

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People Power is equals to Overated right now

martus @martus (121) • Philippines 25 Feb 08

With the recent scams that out hapless goverment is facing right now. Some individuals are calling for another yet "People Power" and it seems they are using it on purpose, in order to tackle the present administration. I think...

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people power revolution: were you a part of it???whats your stand???

notsira20 @notsira20 (94) • Philippines 29 Jun 07

this usually happens when people in that nation that wants to overthrow their government for some various reasons. hmmm...maybe they are sick & tired of the system. like in a lot of countries... it starts in such a small amount...

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bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 29 Apr 07

What happened to Don Imus and Rosie O'Donnal shows what happens when someone crossed the line of human deciency. We did not need the courts or congress to hold hearing and make new laws. people voiced their outrage and sponcers...

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Perry2007 @Perry2007 (2229) • Philippines 19 Mar 07

In networking, people are powerful, when in a cooperative people have the power against capitalism. Where else do you think people power are recognized?

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