Kiko Pangilinan highlights collective action at EDSA 40
'What happened in EDSA is still relevant in the sense that it was a successful and peaceful revolution in which no blood was spilled. It was also the restoration of democracy with people electing and defending their choice for leadership,' said Dr. Cecilio Pedro, president of the influential Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc.
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Senator Kiko Pangilinan stressed the importance of collective action as the country commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday.
In a statement, Pangilinan highlighted how collective action from various sectors made what once seemed impossible possible.
”The impossible became possible in EDSA 40 years ago, when the 20-year one-man rule ended and returned the institutions of democracy like the Senate and free press,” he said.
He also linked the message to his victory in last year’s midterm elections.
“The impossible also became possible in last year’s election, when our ranking rose from 17 to 5 and we entered the winning circle,” he said.
Pangilinan, who also serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, also expressed optimism about boosting the lives of farmers and fishermen, lowering prices and eliminating illicit businesses in the industry.
“Ending nepotism in politics will likewise become possible, and the corrupt will be held to account and will be put in jail,” he added.
The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution ended the 14-year dictatorship of Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., the father of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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