17 January, 2001

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TODAY IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

EDSA Revolution of 2001 (or EDSA II, pronounced as EDSA Dos), the second largest People Power Revolution in the Philippines, has started.

After the infamous 11-10 Senate impeachment court voting result, in favour of NOT opening a sealed envelope of documents allegedly containing evidence against President Joseph (Erap) Estrada, millions of Filipinos flock EDSA shrine and started a 4-day vigil to oust Estrada.

Where were you while this event is unfolding?

(Ref: Wikipedia; Photo from http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2015/02/25/1425819/29-interesting-facts-about-edsa-revolution)

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