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MMDA, organizers conduct walk through for Trillion Peso March III

Published Feb 20, 2026 11:36 am  |  Updated Feb 20, 2026 01:29 pm
Organizers of “EDSA 40: Tuloy ang Laban sa Korapsyon at Kahirapan” met with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III, along with representatives from national and local agencies, at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City on Friday, February 20, 2026, to discuss preparations for the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution on February 25. The meeting focused on assessing traffic flow, security measures, and crowd management to ensure public safety and smooth coordination during the event. (Santi San Juan)
Organizers of “EDSA 40: Tuloy ang Laban sa Korapsyon at Kahirapan” met with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III, along with representatives from national and local agencies, at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City on Friday, February 20, 2026, to discuss preparations for the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution on February 25. The meeting focused on assessing traffic flow, security measures, and crowd management to ensure public safety and smooth coordination during the event. (Santi San Juan)
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III, and the organizers of the “Trillion Peso March Part III” conducted a joint walkthrough on Friday, Feb. 20, at the People Power Monument in Quezon City.
Among those present during the coordination activity were MMDA officials, Ret. Gen. Elmo San Diego, head of the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (QC-DPOS), and rally organizers led by Kiko Aquino Dee.
Authorities confirmed that the group has secured a permit for the February 25 demonstration.
Of the five groups that applied to hold rallies for the anniversary, only the Trillion Peso March was granted approval.
Organizers of other groups were not granted permits, with authorities citing concerns over possible seditious remarks and the need to ensure a peaceful and orderly commemoration.
The EDSA-Ortigas area has been declared a no-rally zone.
Officials emphasized that strict guidelines will be enforced during the event.
Prohibited activities include burning effigies, using excessively loud sound systems, and bringing or distributing plastic materials in line with environmental policies.
Crowd estimates range from 20,000 to 50,000 participants who are expected to join activities.
Schedule of Activities
The day’s events will begin at the EDSA Shrine with a prayer march led by civil society and religious leaders.
- 7:00 a.m. – Assembly at EDSA Shrine
- 8:30 a.m. – Opening program
- 9:00 a.m. – Prayer march to the People Power Monument
- 10:00 a.m. – Panata ng Mamamayan
Part 2 of the program, titled “Tayo ang People Power: Noon, Ngayon, Bukas,” will feature organizational booths, a pre-program at 1:00 p.m., and the main program at 3:00 p.m. at the People Power Monument.
At 6:00 p.m., a Holy Mass will be celebrated at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, to be presided over by Socrates Villegas, Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan.
The day will culminate with the launch of YSpeak 2.0 at Eton Centris, led by Caritas Philippines, followed by a free outdoor concert at 8:00 p.m. featuring Ben&Ben and other artists.
Organizers have called on participants to observe discipline and cooperate with authorities to ensure a peaceful and meaningful commemoration of People Power at 40.

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