This story was published on February 25, 1986.
Marcos on brink of Manila turmoil
From Harvey Stockwin
The 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…
Turmoil grips Philippines in 1986 as People Power ends Marcos rule – from the SCMP archive
