Students walk out to commemorate EDSA People Power Revolution

Since February 25, 1986, which marked the end of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s dictatorship through the EDSA People Power Revolution, has not been recognized as a special non-working day in the Philippines for two consecutive years under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Despite this decision by the government, numerous educational institutions across the country have chosen to suspend classes and work on February 25th to honor the historical significance of the event.

Teachers' groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines and the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) are urging President Marcos to restore EDSA Day as a special non-working holiday, emphasizing its importance in preserving historical memory and fostering active learning about democratic values among students.

Students across the Philippines refused to accept their schools' decision to not suspend classes on Tuesday, February 25, by walking out of classrooms to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the People Power Revolution.

Academic walkouts were observed in various parts of the country, including Bulacan State University and Cavite State University, where students wore black during their protests and called for truth, accountability, and the preservation of history.