PH commemorates EDSA People Power Revolution

(Photo courtesy of Patrick de Jesus / PTV)

By Gabriela Baron

The Philippines on Saturday, Feb. 25, commemorated the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the wreath-laying ceremony at the EDSA People Power Monument Saturday morning.

This year’s theme of NHCP is “Pagkakaisa Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Pagbangon.”

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte spearheaded the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies.

The People Power Revolution, also known as the EDSA Revolution, was a series of demonstrations in the country from Feb. 22 to 25, 1986.

The revolution ended the 20-year regime of then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. -ag

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