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People Power Revolution
A popular protest movement springs up to corrupt the current Philippine dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, called the People Power Revolution. This is nationalism. -
First women president
President Corazan Aquino was the 11th president of the Philippines. She was the first woman president to take office and had ended the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Now ending the Martia laws. -
Asian Financial Crisis
This was a period of financial crisis that gripped much of Asia beginning in July and raised fears of a worldwide economic meltdown due to fincncial contagion. -
"All-out-War"
The "All-out-War" was against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). President Estrada declared an "All-out-War" against the MILF. -
Estrada forced to step down
Estrada was forced to step down due to public outrage over corruption allegations. The Vice President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, assumes the presidency. -
Plunder of ERAP
Plunder of former President, Joseph Estrada, was convicted of Plunder. The first ever in the history of the Philippines. -
Maguindanao Massacre
The Maguindanao Massacre happened when victims on thier way to file a certificate of candidacy for the vice mayor of Bulvan (Mangudadatu), were kidnapped and brutally killed. 58 people were killed, including Mangudadatu's wife, friends, lawyers, and other relatives. The victims relatives blamed the rival clan for the attack. -
First automated voting in the Philippines
This was the first time ever that voting was first automated national elections in the Philippines. -
Typhoon Haiyan
Category five Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines proving to be the deadliest typhoon in the nations history. This typhoon killed over 6,000 people and with over 1,500 people still missing and 1.5 billion dollars in damage. -
Massive storm hits
There will be a massive storm to hit the Philippines causing thousands of lives to be lost and much damage to the country. The storm will change the Philippines forever.
