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“It is also necessary to honor these accomplishments to better understand the way in which a society has achieved its positive outcomes, and to provide a source of motivation to keep striving toward the same successes in the future”
The four-day bloodless revolution highlighted the power of the Filipino people to reclaim democracy and reassert the supremacy of human rights. Its nonviolent nature has since been a source of inspiration to many across the world. The People Power Revolution in particular is a significant event that needs to be continuously renewed in people’s memories because present and future generations need to be vigilant against threats to democracy.Such governments oppress their people and deny them rights that they are entitled to.
Through free expression, the people can communicate their will and collectively hold those in power to account. By resisting dictatorships, we are standing up for what is right, protecting the freedoms and liberties of our fellow citizens, and ultimately striving for a better future for all.
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