Turmoil grips Philippines in 1986 as People Power ends Marcos rule – from the SCMP archive

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This story was published on February 25, 1986.Marcos on brink of Manila turmoilFrom Harvey StockwinThe Philippine capital Manila was last night (February 24, 1986) in revolutionary turmoil as a people’s government led by Corazon Aquino sought to take over the country backed by a massive demonstration of non-violence by hundreds of thousands of unarmed supporters.But President Ferdinand Marcos clung to the illusion that he is still in control.Yesterday evening he effectively declared war on...