CEBU CITY – As the country commemorated the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution Wednesday, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy called for moral conversion. Speaking in a Mass at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño here, Uy described the popular uprising as a “moment of national...
On the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, members of Akbayan Party joined other progressive groups at EDSA, calling for an end to corruption and political dynasties. Akbayan President Rafaela David emphasized that the EDSA spirit must be fully realized through an "electoral...
What is the EDSA People’s Power Revolution to citizens who were not yet born 40 years ago, or who were too young to remember how a peaceful gathering initiated change in our country’s political structure? On Feb. 22, 1986, people from all walks of life dropped everything and heeded the calls of...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao reminded the faithful on the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution Wednesday to remain vigilant amid the alleged massive corruption issues hounding the current administration. In a three-page pastoral letter written in the Visayan dialect,...
Malacañang said the EDSA People Power Revolution remains an integral part of Philippine history and “cannot be erased,” even as it has yet to issue an official statement for its 40th anniversary. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the day of the commemoration, Presidential...
CEBU CITY – Police in Central Visayas will be on heightened alert to ensure peaceful commemoration of the 40th anniversary of EDSA People Revolution on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, chief of Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7), said security measures are...
President Marcos will study the proposed measure that seeks to declare the EDSA People Power anniversary as a regular holiday, Malacañang said. "He will study the suggestions regarding this matter," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, a...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has placed its troops on red alert ahead of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday, Feb. 25. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla said the military will augment police personnel in ensuring the peaceful...
On the evening of Feb. 6, 2026, family and friends gathered at Seva in San Juan City for a cozy celebration as Keri Zamora marked her birthday with laughter, conversation, and good food. The intimate dinner party was shared by her husband, Mayor Francis Zamora, on his Instagram, “My dear wife...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Flashed on the video screen for the entire ballroom to see was a Japanese shimenawa rope, subliminally projecting the number 70, and flanked with two sun symbols, one of the Philippines and the other of Japan. “It embodies seven powerful decades of Japan and the...
As the nation commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, schools suspended classes on February 25, while Catholic education leaders urged students to become active defenders of democracy. Several schools and universities suspended classes in commemoration of the historic...
The Eastern Police District (EPD) on Sunday, Feb. 22, said it will deploy over 982 personnel to provide additional security before and during the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power on Feb. 25. Personnel will be deployed for civil disturbance management and area and route security during the...
