Thousands commemorate 39th EDSA anniversary

Updated Tue, February 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM Published Tue, February 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM

Thousands gathered at the People Power Monument in Quezon City to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Malacañang declared February 25, 2025, a special working holiday, a departure from previous administrations' practice of observing it as a special non-working holiday.

Hundreds of academic institutions nationwide canceled classes or shifted to alternative learning modes, with some interpreting this as defiance against historical revisionism.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the administration would not hinder any organization or institution from commemorating the anniversary.

Student activists and organizations organized events and walkouts to commemorate EDSA.

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed pride in the youth and organizations leading the commemoration, emphasizing that the spirit of People Power will remain alive.

Teachers' groups urged President Marcos to restore February 25 as a special non-working holiday, highlighting the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during the 1986 revolution.

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