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This Happened - February 22: People Power In The Philippines

The People Power Revolution in the Philippines started on this day in 1986.


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What was the People Power Revolution?

The People Power Revolution, also known as the EDSA Revolution, was a series of popular protests and civil disobedience that occurred in the Philippines in 1986. The revolution was sparked by widespread opposition to the authoritarian government of President Ferdinand Marcos.

What caused the People Power Revolution?

The causes of the People Power Revolution included widespread poverty, corruption, and human rights abuses under the Marcos regime, as well as a lack of political freedom and democratic institutions. Additionally, the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. in 1983 further galvanized public opposition to the government.

What was the outcome of the People Power Revolution?

The outcome of the People Power Revolution was the ousting of President Marcos and the installation of Corazon Aquino, widow of slain opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr., as the new President of the Philippines. The revolution also resulted in the restoration of democratic institutions and the release of political prisoners. But it also led to an economic crisis and ongoing political instability. The Philippines is now considered as a democratic country but it is still facing some challenges like poverty, corruption, and human rights issues.

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Who Is Responsible For The Internet's Harm To Society?

A school in the US is suing social media giants for damage done to children's well-being. But fining tech giants is a feeble response to their attacks on society's welfare.

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Are parents, website owners or government oversight bodies for to blame for the damage done to children and young adults?

Mónica Graiewski

BUENOS AIRES - In January 2023, schools in Seattle in the United States took court action against the websites TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking damages for losses incurred from the psychological harm done to their pupils.

They maintained that behavioral anomalies such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders were impeding pupils' education and had forced schools to hire mental health experts, develop special educational plans and provide extra training for teachers.

Here in Argentina just days after that report, two teenagers died from taking part in the so-called "blackout challenge" on TikTok.

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