MANILA, Philippines — Various church and civil society groups have released a day-long schedule of activities in three sites in Quezon City on Feb. 25, the 40th anniversary commemoration of the Edsa People Power Revolution, which toppled the authoritarian regime of then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
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February 25 , 2026 11:57 AM
WATCH: Mamamayang Liberal Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima urged that the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution must be declared as an official non-working holiday, not only to remember history, but as a venue to remind Filipinos of the ongoing issues.Today marks the 40th… pic.twitter.com/F8N6aGqWj8
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026
February 25 , 2026 11:57 AM
WATCH: Sectoral, progressive and youth groups gather along the southbound lane of Edsa. They are expected to march to the Edsa Shrine and hold a program there to mark the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. | @jasonsigalesINQ • Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/i9aAkaE1fb
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026
February 25 , 2026 – 11:02 AM
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, the CBCP encouraged the faithful to unite and take a stand against corruption.
February 25 , 2026 11:22 AM
February 25 , 2026 – 10:11 AM
The PNP increased its deployment to 14,900 police officers to secure protest-actions marking the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.
February 25 , 2026 10:57 AM
‘AKO ANG PEOPLE POWER, TAYO ANG PEOPLE POWER’ WATCH: Church and civil organization leaders offered flowers at the People Power Monument and led the Panata ng Mamamayan.Atty. Chel Diokno in the video said they are here to actualize the dreams of the 1986 Edsa People Power… pic.twitter.com/Up6ZW2C088
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026
February 25 , 2026 10:32 AM
LOOK: Progressive groups from different sectors across Calabarzon, spearheaded by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) Timog Katagalugan, conduct a protest action at Plaza Lacson in Sta. Cruz, to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Uprising. | via Niño Jose Orbeta,… pic.twitter.com/T512Mez5kc
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026
February 25 , 2026 10:00 AM
February 25 , 2026 – 09:28 AM
To mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, the local governments of Calamba City and Santa Rosa City in Laguna province suspended classes and government work on Wednesday.
February 25 , 2026 – 09:03 AM
A prayer march began Wednesday morning at the Edsa Shrine as part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution.
February 25 , 2026 09:35 AM
February 25 , 2026 09:35 AM
February 25 , 2026 08:22 AM
February 25 , 2026 08:22 AM
February 25 , 2026 08:22 AM
LOOK: A rosary prayer is ongoing at the Edsa Shrine as participants gather for the Prayer March marking the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. The march will head to the People Power Monument, with civil society groups carrying prepared placards.
This activity is… pic.twitter.com/zzBDV17DRT
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026
February 25 , 2026 – 08:14 AM
Before Edsa became one of the most congested roads in the Philippines, it was a venue of resistance that marked the end of the more than 20-year regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
February 25 , 2026 – 05:52 AM
President Marcos is open to proposals to declare Feb. 25 of every year a national holiday, to give Filipinos time to commemorate the Edsa 1.
February 25 , 2026 – 05:02 AM
At least four LGUs had declared the suspension of work and classes in their respective localities in order to reminisce Edsa 40th anniv.
February 24 , 2026 – 10:42 PM
PNP said it was expecting groups with “opposing views,” stressing that public safety was its “primary responsibility” at protest actions.
February 24 , 2026 – 08:28 PM
Since assuming office in 2022, and even during her candidacy, Vice President Sara Duterte had been largely silent about the annual
February 24 , 2026 – 07:42 PM
Holy Name University (HNU) has opted to suspend work and classes on Wednesday, Feb
February 24 , 2026 – 07:04 PM
Nearly 3,000 police officers will be deployed in Cagayan de Oro and nearby Iligan City to provide security during People Power commemoration.
February 24 , 2026 – 06:00 PM
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said cops will exercise “maximum tolerance” for rallies without permits ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa Revolution.
February 24 , 2026 – 05:51 PM
Two Negros Occidental towns and several Bacolod schools suspended work and classes to honor Edsa’s 40th anniversary.
February 24 , 2026 – 04:31 PM
A bill seeking to declare the Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary a regular nonworking holiday nationwide has been filed in the House of Representatives.
February 24 , 2026 – 02:40 PM
The AFP has raised a “red alert” posture in Metro Manila ahead of rallies marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution.
February 24 , 2026 – 02:05 PM
Roads around the Edsa People Power Monument will be closed on Wednesday for activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the revolution.
February 24 , 2026 – 12:49 PM
Student leaders from UAAP member schools expressed unity ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.
February 24 , 2026 – 10:09 AM
EDSA at 40: The Philippines will mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in 1986.
February 24 , 2026 – 08:46 AM
Mayor Grace Arceo of Hinigaran town, Negros Occidental suspended work and classes on Feb. 25 to mark the 40th year of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
February 24 , 2026 – 04:55 AM
Calls for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are “not seditious,” but organizers must avoid “red flags” at their rallies.
February 23 , 2026 – 11:58 AM
The local government of Capas, Tarlac, will suspend work and classes at all levels on February 25 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.
February 23 , 2026 – 11:52 AM
Calls for the resignation of Marcos to resign are “not seditious,” but organizers must avoid “red flags” at their rallies.
February 23 , 2026 – 09:55 AM
PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged cops “not to be provoked” ahead of protest actions for the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.
February 22 , 2026 – 05:41 PM
Archdioces: “We encourage our parishioners to remember the courage of those who participated in the Edsa revolution.”
February 22 , 2026 – 05:21 PM
The announcement of class suspensions came as February 25 was only declared a special working holiday by the government.
February 22 , 2026 – 03:02 PM
The 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution, an uprising which gathered millions of Filipinos along the main artery of Metro Manila
February 22 , 2026 – 11:24 AM
Divine Word College of Calapan, Inc. has declared Feb. 25 (Wednesday) a non-working day for the anniversary of People Power Revolution.
February 22 , 2026 – 05:35 AM
A concert held Saturday in QC and organized by civil society groups kicked off commemorative activities leading to the 40th anniversary
February 22 , 2026 – 01:29 AM
Chants and songs of resistance filled the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Saturday night as a concert against corruption launched
February 21 , 2026 – 03:38 PM
Thousands are expected to gather at the Quezon Memorial Circle on Saturday for “People Power 40 sa QC: Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon”.
February 20 , 2026 – 08:59 PM
The MMDA on Friday assured the public of proper traffic management and safety preparations for the Trillion Peso Movement March.
February 19 , 2026 – 11:04 PM
The Malolos Diocese will hold a procession of the national pilgrim image of Our Lady of Fatima to commemorate the 40th anniversary
February 19 , 2026 – 01:11 PM
The Diocese of Legazpi has ordered the suspension of classes in all Catholic schools in Albay in observance of the 40th anniversary of Edsa People Power Revolution.
February 18 , 2026 – 04:05 PM
In anticipation of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, organization leaders called on the Filipino people to join them on Feb
February 18 , 2026 – 05:20 AM
CBCP called on Filipinos to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution by taking concrete steps in fighting impunity.
February 17 , 2026 – 01:48 PM
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful to “remember, repent and respond.”
February 17 , 2026 – 05:45 AM
A Church leader on Monday urged keepers of the Edsa flame to not lose hope in sustaining the spirit of that 1986 uprising.
February 16 , 2026 – 01:03 PM
Another Marcos administration after the present one appears to be unlikely, one of the convenors of the upcoming Edsa anniversary rites said.
February 16 , 2026 – 11:23 AM
The Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan has renewed its invitation for the faithful to join its Feb.25 rally as part of activities marking the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.
February 15 , 2026 – 02:03 PM
Matt Gonzaga, the group’s convenor, criticized what he described as the downgrading of Edsa anniversary to a “special working holiday”
February 15 , 2026 – 11:14 AM
The Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan will spearhead a prayer-protest on Feb. 25 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of People Power Revolution.
February 12 , 2026 – 09:35 PM
“We seek the cooperation of organizers and participants in working with us to ensure that the event will be peaceful and orderly from…
February 10 , 2026 – 02:09 PM
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, a youth group urged universities to endorse on-campus protests to commemorate the historic day.
February 9 , 2026 – 05:45 AM
“To honor it authentically is to combat revisionism, defend democratic principles, and build a nation where justice, dignity, and peace…
January 27 , 2026 – 06:06 PM
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said it will be deploying up to 14,000 police officers for the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution
