Team 2 Poster Analysis Activity

Adrian Dimaunahan

Georgette Cubay

Hazel Malaluan

Jhon Denver Villanueva

Joseph Francis C. Mandigma

Karen Casao

Maria Lourdes Macatangay

Mark Jayson Montalbo

May Ann Garcia Rosales

Owen Carlos Andal

Tricia Blanco

Vanessa Grace Marilla

Quickly scan the poster. What particular features stick out or what did you notice first?

The poster shows the People's power. The People power revolution or also known
as the "Edsa revolution" was a series of popular demonstrations in this country
"Philippines". It was a sustained campaign of civil resistance against regime violence
and electoral fraud. We're not born on that particular year, but the way we saw the
poster, we heard the voices of many Filipinos. The spirit of those Filipinos shouting for
national sovereignty and it still prevailing up to these days.
Observe its parts:
WORDS VISUALS
Does it have a message printed on it? List List the people, objects, places and
the word/s written on it activities in the poster

Yes. -Sun
-Star
-EDSA -hand
-people -flag
-power

Are there questions or instructions? What are the main colors used?

The main color used in the poster are

None. There are no questions or
instructions included as part of the art
work nor as the creator’s task to the
audience.
yellow that signifies symbolic of freedom,
color blue reveals the traits such as justice,
peace, sacrifice, and truth while the red
symbolizes valor, courage, and patriotism.
White sun symbolizing liberty, equality and
fraternity.

Does it say who created it? Are there any symbols?

There are two significant symbols like
Philippine flag that mark as the main
No. The name of the creator cannot be culmination of the poster. The hand that
seen anywhere in the poster. The creator denoted as the "tool of tools". In general, it
did not include his or her name in the is strength, power and protection.
artwork and so, the creator of this poster However, it can just as easily mean
remains anonymous to this day. generosity, hospitality and stability "lend a
hand".
Write a summary about this poster.

People Power was more than a demonstration of courage and solidarity. It was a
rare opportunity for Filipinos to listen to each other, share each other’s thoughts and
vision for the country, and achieve not only collective action but collective realizations.
Thirty years after the EDSA Revolution, we revisit those rare moments of shared
learning through the TalaKalayaan. The portmanteau of the Tagalog words Talakayan
and Kalayaan, TalaKalayaan is a series of dialogues that celebrate our freedom to think
and speak. We also can look back to these events from the past through mediums like
videos, texts and the poster that was presented.

Try to make sense of it

1. When is this from?

The People Power Revolution also known as the EDSA Revolution form on 1986 of
February. Was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines, mostly in Metro
Manila, from February 22–25, 1986.

2. What was happening at the time in history when this poster was created?

Edsa People Power or the also called First Bloodless Pollution in history. February
22, 1986 the first day of the people power revolution paved the way for the overthrow of
the 2-decade dictator through peaceful demonstrations. At 6:45 pm in the evening, Juan
Ponce Enrile and Fidel V. Ramos held a Press conference, expressing their opposition
to the Ferdinand Marcos demonstration. Fidel Ramos and Juan Ponce Enrille are
supported by the RAM or Reform The Arms Forces Movement which is almost 400
members. Feb 23 1986 Marcos' loyalists attacked Broadcast, the only station or airing
the events of the demonstration. Feb 24, 1986 Ramos announced that Marcos had left
Malacanang but this party was ruined because Marcos had not yet left Malacanang.
Feb 25, 1986 in the first history of the country 2 presidents were sworn in at the same
time as president. Cory Aquino in Blue Filipino and Marcos in Sa Malacanang. At
around 9 pm, it was announced that Marcos' family had left Malacanang. And that was
the signal of victory and peaceful revolution.

3. What do you think is the intended audience?

The intended audience of the poster is the Filipinos. They are known to take
confidently to the streets our devotions and our yearnings, our furies. On street we
gather to be heard to be seen by the powers that be. Filipino artists have since become
free to voice out their experiences and struggles during the regime, where strict
censorship curtailed and suffocated the voice of countless Filipinos.

4. Why was it created? List the evidence from the poster that tells you this.

It is created for the people and citizens of the Philippines. The fist in the middle
represent the determination and courage of the many Filipino people who fought as one
to peacefully overthrow the dictator. It is created to show that one country isn’t owned by
one man, but owned by all the people living in it. The "people power" that can be seen in
the poster reminds us of the pride and strength of the united Filipinos in quest for freedom
and liberty. Although they didn’t use force, they managed to successfully overthrow the
dictator by showing it through mass protest.

Use it as Historical Evidence

1. What did you find out from the document that you might not learn anywhere else?

- It was also for the children.

Ask your kids what they love doing the most. If they mention something like
“going out at night” or “writing blogs,” tell them people during the Martial Law
cannot safely express their opinions, or walk the streets at night. Marcos’
 dictatorship stepped over basic human rights. Ask them if they can imagine
experiencing that today. Help your kids realize that the People Power Revolution
was also for the future generations, and it is something we should all be thankful
for.

- Change can be achieved peacefully.

Give the kids a picture of what life used to be under the Marcos Dictatorship
and why people were so adamant to have change in the country. Express to them
the feelings that were prevalent during that time — fear, doubt, and a strong desire
to turn things around. Despite these strong emotions, the people did not resort to
violence. Instead, the first People Power was like a party more than a revolution
— families went to EDSA to camp out, the APO Hiking Society sang songs like
“Bayan Ko” and “Magkaisa” to ignite the Pinoy spirit, and civilians took the courage
to approach the soldiers Marcos sent not to fight but to give them food and flowers.
It was kindness against artillery — and kindness won.

- We can do so much more when we’re united.

Ask your children what they can achieve when they’re alone. Then, ask them
what they can accomplish if they have companions sharing the same goals as
theirs. Tell them that the EDSA revolution was proof of what Filipinos can achieve
when they’re together. Because of their great desire for change, millions of
Filipinos gathered together, supported each other, and made a dictator step down
from power.
2. What other documents or historical evidence are you going to use to help you
understand the event or topic?

We use the primary source as our material and historical evidence for us to understand
the event or topic. It is because People Power is part of Government Documents that has
unfiltered information. The poster and the pictures given also help us to identify what
happen in the People power.