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The Philippines was praised worldwide in 1986, when the so-called bloodless revolution erupted, called EDSA People Power’s Revolution. February 25, 1986 marked a significant national event that has been engraved in the hearts and minds of every Filipino. This part of Philippine history gives us a strong sense of pride especially that other nations had attempted to emulate what we have shown the world of the true power of democracy.

The true empowerment of democracy was exhibited in EDSA by its successful efforts to oust a tyrant by a demonstration without tolerance for violence and bloodshed. Prayers and rosaries strengthened by faith were the only weapons that the Filipinos used to recover their freedom from President Ferdinand Marcos’s iron hands. The Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) stretches 54 kilometers, where the peaceful demonstration was held on that fateful day. It was a day that gathered all Filipinos in unity with courage and faith to prevail democracy in the country. It was the power of the people, who assembled in EDSA, that restored the democratic Philippines, ending the oppressive Marcos regime. Hence, it came to be known as the EDSA People Power’s Revolution.

The year 1986 demarcates the beginning of new scene in the unfolding narrative of contemporary Philippine Literature. The fall of President Marcos's dictatorship, was a prolific event for different Filipino writers and group. Writing under the Martial Law Regime was characterized by militancy and belligerence even when it showed up in legal press.

The Filipino people reclaimed their independence, which they had previously lost. The so-called People Power (Lakas ng Bayan) won on February 21-25, 1986, over the course of four days. There have already been a number of changes in the short time original the Republic of the Philippines has existed. It was noted in recent Filipino songs, speeches, newspapers and even television shows. The INQUIRER, MALAYA, and the PEOPLE'S JOURNAL were the nowcrony publications that experienced a spike in circulation overnight.

POST-EDSA REVOLUTION: After the Newfound Freedom.

A short article about the status of the Philippine literature after the EDSA Revolution.

The post-EDSA revolution period in the Philippines brought about a cultural renaissance in literature, with writers and poets finally given the freedom to express their ideas and beliefs. This was a time of newfound democracy and freedom for the people, as the Marcos dictatorship fell in 1986, leading to a wave of creativity in writing and expression.

It was also during this time that many of the writers used other Philippine language for writing instead of Tagalog only.

One of the most notable literary works of this era was "The Woman Who Had Two Navels" by Nick Joaquin, which is all about exploring Philippine identity and the struggle to come to terms with the past. Poetry also flourished, with Jose Garcia Villa and Cirilo Bautista writing about themes of nationalism, democracy, and identity, capturing the hope and optimism of the time.

The literature of this period was more diverse and explorative. Writers have found a renewed interest in folk tales and legends, and the emergence of creative writings in different genres, such as science fiction and speculative fiction, reflected the growing sense of freedom and openness in Philippine society.

Furthermore, the Palanca Awards still continued to give recognition to the best writers in the country during this time, along with other institutions and non-governmental organizations. Examples of these NGOs are the Amado V. Hernandez Foundation, GAPAS Foundation, and KAIBIGAN.