Marcos Jr. designates EDSA anniversary as special workday

On Tuesday, Malacañang defended President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s decision not to declare February 25 as a non-working holiday but instead designate it as a special working day for the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the president's decision was neither an effort to erase history nor to undermine the significance of the uprising, stressing that the President has not taken any action to prevent commemorations and encouraging people to participate in related events.

Despite Marcos' decision, several schools have suspended classes on Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary, reflecting the importance of the event to the country's history.

Senator Ana Theresia Hontiveros-Baraquel highlighted that Filipinos will continue to honor the spirit of EDSA People Power regardless of the holiday status, emphasizing the role of young people in upholding freedom and justice.

The PCO reiterated that the designation as a special working day does not hinder commemorative activities, noting that the President has continued to support such events since taking office.