Religious leaders urge Filipinos to defend Edsa spirit against oppression

On Tuesday, religious leaders from 163 organizations issued a joint statement calling on Filipinos to uphold the spirit of the Edsa People Power Revolution by standing against oppression and advocating for justice.

The statement emphasizes that the 1986 uprising was not just political but also a moral and spiritual awakening, urging people to educate themselves about injustices and distortions of history.

Signatories include bishops, priests, nuns, and members from various religious groups who warn against remaining silent amid injustices and urge Filipinos to act as 'the voice of the voiceless' with love and vigilance.

Notably, newly-ordained Balanga Bishop Rufino Sescon stressed that faith and patriotism are intertwined, emphasizing that genuine unity can lead to miracles. Archbishop Socrates Villegas also urged students to be involved in social issues and resist wrongdoing.

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) commended citizens for commemorating the EDSA Revolution despite efforts to obscure it, urging Filipinos to fight for real change through the power of the people.

The Student Christian Movement of the Philippines (SCMP) called on youth to relieve and reenact People Power as necessary, highlighting their long history as instruments of justice and freedom.