EDSA (PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION)

HUMSS (HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE)

HUMSS(Humanities and Social Science)

The Anti-Drug Campaign

These campaigns now act as a different type of cautionary tale – what not to do to fight teen drug use. The ads and Public Service Announcements hold a special place in our collective cultural conscious – more nostalgic wry amusement and a sadness that this country wasted so much time and money. What – if anything – does work? While we’ve made significant scientific advances in understanding the science of how drugs affect our brain and the damage they can do to the developing brain, we have little hard science about how to use this information in drug abuse prevention efforts. We can all agree that fear mongering associated with misinformation and hyperbole doesn’t work, but we haven’t yet figured out what does. What we do know is that community engagement and close interaction between mentors and teens through programs like Above the Influence (ATI) have predicted decreases in marijuana use. So, we keep trying to do something to make a dent, regardless of the astronomical costs and strain on resources.

EDSA People Power Revolution

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 democracywas 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 peacefuldemonstration 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

Edsa Dos

               

. The common and understandable critique against Edsa Dos in recent years was that it allowed Gloria Arroyo to assume the presidency. Indeed, Arroyo was a beneficiary of Edsa Dos but only because she was the constitutional successor of Estrada. The people marched in the streets to fight corruption and not because we wanted Arroyo to lead the country. Edsa Dos taught us that there should have been other extralegal options to replace the leadership like creating a transition council or a revolutionary government. It’s convenient to reduce Edsa Dos as a four-day political action that led to the downfall of Estrada. But for many who opposed Estrada, Edsa Dos was a campaign for good governance that saw thousands of people converging in the streets of Mendiola and Ayala, ‘Jericho Marches’ in front of the Senate, and citizen assemblies in the last quarter of 2000. We went to Edsa on January 16, 2001 but we have been protesting in the streets for many months already before that day.

Million People March

MANILA – Malacanang is unfazed by civil society groups’ plans to hold another “Million People March” against the pork barrel scam on Independence Day.

This administration has consistently advocated openness, transparency, and accountability of public officials. In line with this advocacy, the SALNs of the President and Cabinet members have been released and made available to public. We note the call for a lifestyle check of public officials, as well as the call for the opening of bank deposits. There are, however, requirements under existing laws, such as the Anti-Graft Law (Republic Act No. 3019) and the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of Government Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713) before such check can be lawfully conducted. This is in line with the Constitution’s guarantee to due process of law.

YOLANDA PEOPLE FINDER

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed assessment and rescue teams to the areas affected by recent typhoon Yolanda to evaluate the damage and to support rescue efforts.

Welfare Desks and tracing services are established in the affected areas. The form allows families without news of their loved ones in affected areas to contact the PRC Social Services Department.