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How prayer, flowers and rosaries prevented bloody revolution?

  Parian Monument  Of the 12 months, February may have the least number of days but to Filipinos, the month of February is one of a few months with many events of national importance.  February, aside from being the love month, it's also a month to commemorate because of other events happening in the country of national importance such as the commemoration of People Power Revolutions I, a revolution widely known as the Philippine revolution without a single shot fired from the two opposing forces.  This 4-day revolution took place along EDSA in Manila Philippines on February 22, 23, 24, and 25, 1986 where millions of rosaries and flower-waving Filipinos converged on EDSA and prevented what could be a potentially bloody revolution. Unlike revolutions in other countries where violence and bloodshed are inevitable, the Philippines' f irst People Power Revolution I was marked by peace and unity for which the country has gained prominence and admiration around the world.  The abse