No EDSA I

WI there was no EDSA I? When would Marcos transfer power to Imelda as he planned IOTL? How would the Philippines become democratic? Obvious POD: Ninoy Aquino's flight gets diverted to Subic Bay or an American AFB re weather. I don't think Marcos would assassinate an opponent on a US base. Bonus points if GMA becomes President :D.
 
WI there was no EDSA I? When would Marcos transfer power to Imelda as he planned IOTL? How would the Philippines become democratic? Obvious POD: Ninoy Aquino's flight gets diverted to Subic Bay or an American AFB re weather. I don't think Marcos would assassinate an opponent on a US base. Bonus points if GMA becomes President :D.

I'd think there'd be a power struggle post-Marcos, between Imelda loyalists and the military - remember, the OTL EDSA Revolution was initially a military coup to put Enrile in power. So, we get the RP of OTL with more shells and bullets.:(
 
Why would they want Enrile? The man's an unrivalled political opportunist. Overthrowing Marcos, nearly overthrowing Cory, becoming an ally of GMA. I'd assume they'd try the same after a while. And what about Bobby Ong, the third member of the "troika" with Enrile and Imelda? Sounds like a youngish Philippine J. Edgar to me :eek:.
 
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