On February 8, 1986, Corazon (Cory) Aquino declared herself the winner on the basis of an independent tally, but on February 15 the Philippines National Assembly declared Marcos the victor. It was evident that there had been large-scale manipulation of the count. The people could not accept a Marcos triumph, and a week later hundred of thousands marched in the streets in a show of “people power”. They walked up the main thoroughfare, Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, known as EDSA, to the military camp, and demanded that Marcos stand down. They came in peace, carrying rosaries, and praying. The military in their tanks could have mown them down; but key individuals Fidel Ramos (Chief of staff) and Juan Ponce Enrile (Defense Minister), chose to turn against Marcos and support the people, and the army followed their lead.A dictator was overthrown without a drop of blood being shed. The Filipino people are proud of what they achieved that day. They continue to believe in “people power”, backed up by prayer.