In short
The Philippines held presidential elections on May 11, 1989, nearly three years after Corazon Aquino had taken power through the nonviolent People Power Revolution. Aquino won the race against six challengers, including former First Lady Imelda Marcos, consolidating her grip on a nation still turbulent from the overthrow of Ferdinand Marcos.
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What actually happened.
Presidential elections, commonly referred to as the 1986 snap election, were held in the Philippines on February 7, 1986. Incumbent president Ferdinand Marcos, facing pressure from the public, media, and international allies, agreed to call an election in November 1985. He was challenged by Corazon Aquino, the widow of assassinated opposition leader Ninoy Aquino.
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People Power Revolution
Ferdinand Marcos is ousted after massive street protests; Corazon Aquino assumes the presidency through revolutionary rather than electoral means.
Voices from this moment (6)
Campaign rally speech, Manila, February 6, 1986
Feb 7
“The Filipino people have spoken.”
Press conference, Malacanan Palace, February 7, 1986
Feb 7
“We have triumphed over the fraud.”
Radio Veritas broadcast, February 25, 1986
Feb 25
“I am calling on our people to stay on the streets.”
Synthesized from period accounts - Contemporary news analysis, February 1986
Feb 15
“What we are witnessing is the collision between an old…”
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As it was happening
11 voices, 1239 days.
Day 18 · February 25, 1986
People Power Revolution
Ferdinand Marcos is ousted after massive street protests; Corazon Aquino assumes the presidency through revolutionary rather than electoral means.
“The Filipino people have spoken.”
- Campaign rally speech, Manila, February 6, 1986, Feb 7
“We have triumphed over the fraud.”
- Press conference, Malacanan Palace, February 7, 1986, Feb 7
“I am calling on our people to stay on the streets.”
- Radio Veritas broadcast, February 25, 1986, Feb 25
“What we are witnessing is the collision between an old…”
- Synthesized from period accounts - Contemporary news analysis, February 1986, Feb 15
“We are standing with the Filipino people at this historic…”
- White House statement, February 1986, Feb 25
“Ferdinand Marcos is ousted after massive street protests;…”
- People Power Revolution, Feb 25
Day 360 · February 2, 1987
1987 Constitution ratified
Filipinos approve a new constitution in a national referendum, establishing Aquino's right to serve until 1992 and setting the stage for future elections.
“Filipinos approve a new constitution in a national…”
- 1987 Constitution ratified, Feb 2
Day 1116 · February 27, 1989
Campaign period opens
Official campaign period begins for the May 11 presidential and vice-presidential elections.
“Official campaign period begins for the May 11 presidential…”
- Campaign period opens, Feb 27
Day 1189 · May 11, 1989
Presidential election held
Filipinos vote in what the government calls the first national election under the 1987 Constitution. Corazon Aquino and seven others compete for the presidency.
“Filipinos vote in what the government calls the first…”
- Presidential election held, May 11
Day 1201 · May 23, 1989
Official results certified
The Commission on Elections officially declares Corazon Aquino the winner with 61.5% of votes; Imelda Marcos finishes second with 9.23%.
“The Commission on Elections officially declares Corazon…”
- Official results certified, May 23
Day 1239 · June 30, 1989
Aquino inaugurated
Corazon Aquino is inaugurated for her first full six-year presidential term.
“Corazon Aquino is inaugurated for her first full six-year…”
- Aquino inaugurated, Jun 30
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