On the 37th anniversary of EDSA People Power, former vice president Leni Robredo invites Filipinos to look back on the spirit of the revolution that inspired the world. EDSA37 RELATED STORY:
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines on Saturday, February 25, commemorates the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution – a first under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose father was toppled by the peaceful uprising.
On Saturday, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines is scheduled to lead the government’s commemoration of the revolt at the EDSA People Power Monument at around 8 am. The celebration is being held in coordination with the Quezon City local government and the Spirit of EDSA Foundation , among others.
The decision of then-military vice chief of staff Fidel Ramos and then-defense minister Juan Ponce Enrile to withdraw their support from late tyrant Ferdinand E. Marcos was considered as among the events that sparked the EDSA revolution.
The flag raising and wreath laying event on Saturday will be led by QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, along with NHCP chairperson Rene Escalante and SOEF commissioner Christopher Carrion. At around 10 am, a Holy Mass will be celebrated at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace at the EDSA Shrine. TheOn the eve of the 37th EDSA anniversary, President Marcos
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