The EDSA Revolution of 2001 , also called by the local media as EDSA II (pronounced as EDSA Dos or EDSA 2) or the Second People Power Revolution , is the common name of the four-day popular revolution that peacefully overthrew Philippine President Joseph Estrada from January 17 - January 20, 2001. He was succeeded by his then vice president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. EDSA is an acronym derived from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, the major thoroughfare connecting the five cities in Metro Manila, namely Pasay, Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, and Caloocan. The revolt took place in the business district of Ortigas Center.