EDSA Trivia
1. This was the famous hand gesture of protesters during the People Power Revolution.
L Hand sign
6. How many years has it been since the EDSA People Power Revolution?
39
11. Where was Marcos' remains transferred that caused controversy as it was described as being done like "a thief in the night"?
Libingan ng mga Bayani
2. Built in 1989 on donated land to commemorate the People Power Revolution, this the site of two peaceful demonstrations, removing two presidents.
EDSA Shrine
7. The commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution has been recognized as a special non-working holiday since this year.
2002
12. The use of the color began as a reference to this song intended for then-senator Aquino's homecoming after his exile in the US.
"Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree"
3. The is located on the corner of EDSA and White Plains Avenue in Barangay Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines.
People Power Monument
8. The Marcos family left Malacanang Palace in the late evening of February 25, 1986, aboard US helicopters. Which country were they first taken?
Guam
13. The EDSA Shrine is also known as this and is located at the intersection of Ortigas Avenue and EDSA.
Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, Our Lady of EDSA
4. This was a political coalition formed by former senator Benigno Aquino Jr. in 1978 that came up with the famed hand sign associated with EDSA.
LABAN or Laban ng Bayan
9. When was Marcos' remains brought back to the Philippines?
1993
14. Why is the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution also known as EDSA 1?
Rampant corruption led to EDSA 2 in 2001.
5. Written as a protest song during the American occupation of the Philippines, this is often sung in protest rallies and demonstrations throughout Philippine history.
"Bayan Ko"
10. This song was presented as an oath-taking gift to President Corazon Aquino.
"Magkaisa"
15. The lyrics of the song are inscribed on a wall of Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, the center of the revolution.
"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo"