THE 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA uprising in Negros Island was generally peaceful. (PRO-NIR)
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the region was generally peaceful.
Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR director, said that the event reminded Filipinos that democracy thrives when citizens can exercise their rights freely and safely.
“Our personnel were fully committed to ensuring that every participant commemorated this historic event in peace, without fear or disruption."
A total of 2,127 PRO-NIR personnel were strategically assigned to key locations to ensure comprehensive security coverage and public safety protocols, traffic management, and crowd control measures, in close coordination with local government units (LGUs) and partner agencies.
The PRO-NIR noted that the orderly and incident-free conclusion of gatherings affirmed their unwavering resolve to protect democratic freedoms while upholding law and order.
"It sends a clear message that public safety remains paramount, and every citizen’s right to peaceful assembly will continue to be safeguarded with professionalism, discipline, and vigilance," it said.