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    The document discusses several controversies in Philippine history, including the Cry of Balintawak and the EDSA People Power Revolution. There is debate around the exact date and location of the Cry of Balintawak, considered a turning point in Philippine independence. The EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 that ousted Ferdinand Marcos is also still subject to some controversy, particularly whether Marcos was a hero that deserved burial in a heroes' cemetery. The document provides background on the key events and players in the People Power Revolution, from the declaration of martial law in the 1970s to Corazon Aquino's installation as president after Marcos was removed.

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    The document discusses several controversies in Philippine history, including the Cry of Balintawak and the EDSA People Power Revolution. There is debate around the exact date and location of the Cry of Balintawak, considered a turning point in Philippine independence. The EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 that ousted Ferdinand Marcos is also still subject to some controversy, particularly whether Marcos was a hero that deserved burial in a heroes' cemetery. The document provides background on the key events and players in the People Power Revolution, from the declaration of martial law in the 1970s to Corazon Aquino's installation as president after Marcos was removed.

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    The document discusses several controversies in Philippine history, including the Cry of Balintawak and the EDSA People Power Revolution. There is debate around the exact date and location of the Cry of Balintawak, considered a turning point in Philippine independence. The EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 that ousted Ferdinand Marcos is also still subject to some controversy, particularly whether Marcos was a hero that deserved burial in a heroes' cemetery. The document provides background on the key events and players in the People Power Revolution, from the declaration of martial law in the 1970s to Corazon Aquino's installation as president after Marcos was removed.

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    Reading in Philippine History

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    The document discusses several controversies in Philippine history, including the Cry of Balintawak and the EDSA People Power Revolution. There is debate around the exact date and location of the Cry of Balintawak, considered a turning point in Philippine independence. The EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 that ousted Ferdinand Marcos is also still subject to some controversy, particularly whether Marcos was a hero that deserved burial in a heroes' cemetery. The document provides background on the key events and players in the People Power Revolution, from the declaration of martial law in the 1970s to Corazon Aquino's installation as president after Marcos was removed.

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    Controversies

    and Conflicting
    Views in Philippine
    History
    THE CRY OF BALINTAWAK
    Introduction
    The "First Cry of Revolution”
    became the movement of
    the Filipinos to fight back on
    the tyrannical rule of the
    Spanish regime.
    It is also called as the "First
    Cry", the revolution of
    independence
    What happened?
    In this scenario the Filipinos tore
    their cedulas (tax receipt) and
    proclaimed the start to fight for
    independence-the main goal.
    For nearly a century, the Cry of
    Balintawak or Cry of Pugad Lawin
    has been the subject of many
    controversies.
    It is considered as a turning point
    of Philippine history.
    The main focus of the controversy
    is the date and place of Bonifacio
    Cry.
    ISSUES
    The first issue: It has been widely
    accepted and believed that the cry of
    revolution took place in Balintawak,
    Caloocan on August 23,1896.
    The second issue: The cry occured
    towards the end August 1896 and that all
    places mentioned above are in Caloocan
    (now a city) which in this time was a
    district of Balintawak.
    EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION
    INTRODUCTION
    Lately, the EDSA People Power, was it a
    revolution or not and whether Marcos is a hero
    or not and if he deserved to be buried at the
    Libingan ng Mga Bayani, have beed added to
    the controversies in Philippine history.
    People Involved
    Corazon "Cory" Aquino
    Benigno "Ninoy”Aquino Jr.
    Jaime
    Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
    Imelda Marcos
    The Declaration of Martial Law
    Martial Law was declared by President Ferdinand
    Marcos in September 21, 1971 also known as
    Presidential Declaration No. 1081
    It is declared because:
    Communism is continuously spreading through the
    country.
    Rebel groups emerge against the government.
    Lawless violence by the criminals and local groups.
    The Divine Intervention
    The Call for Revolution
    The Non-Violent Revolution
    The Coup d'etat'

    Causes of People Power Revolution


    Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in 1983
    Fraud during the 1986 Presidential snap elections
    Decades of oppressive and totalitarian
    Goal of the People Power Revolution
    Removal of Ferdinand Marcos and installation of
    Corazon Aquino as President
    Aftermath of the Revolution
    After Ferdinand Marcos Died in the disease of
    lupus, different allegations fired upon their family,
    but still they are not liable at any doubt
    according to the law. Imelda Marcos Survived the
    Trial of the Century where all allegations where
    faced by Imelda including corruption, fraud in the
    elections, and human right violations.
    Conclusion
    The declaration of Martial Law is considered as
    the darkest chapter of our Philippine history
    which caused the People Power Revolution. The
    revolution tells us to be brave and to fight
    always for our freedom and democracy. We
    should learn how to fight peacefully, in due
    process, and being reasonable and just.
    THANK YOU FOR
    LISTENING!

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