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.
- As part of the third installment of the Trillion Peso March, the main event will be held at the People Power Monument on Edsa under the theme “Tayo ang People Power Laban sa Korapsyon at Dinastiya (We are the People Power against corruption and dynasty)!”
- The morning program will begin with a prayer march from the Edsa Shrine to the People Power Monument.
- The afternoon program follows, led by civic and church-based coalitions.
- An evening mass will be presided over by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas, followed by a youth event and concert organized by Caritas Philippines at Eton Centris.
Here are some links to INQFocus articles about previous Edsa People Power commemorations:
Feb 25 school holidays: Protesting ‘distortion of history’
Edsa36: Remembering those who gave up their lives
Edsa People Power after 36 years: Who played key roles? (Part one)
36 years later: The key figures in Edsa People Power (Part two)
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Sara Duterte says public forgot true ‘essence’ of Edsa People Power
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
Bohol’s Holy Name University suspends work, classes for 40th Edsa anniversary
February 24 , 2026 – 07:42 PM
Holy Name University (HNU) has opted to suspend work and classes on Wednesday, Feb
3,000 cops deployed in CDO, Iligan for People Power commemoration events
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.
Edsa at 40: Remulla says ‘maximum tolerance’ for rallies with no permits
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.
2 towns, schools in Negros suspend classes for Edsa anniversary
February 24 , 2026 – 05:51 PM
Two Negros Occidental towns and several Bacolod schools suspended work and classes to honor Edsa’s 40th anniversary.
Bill declaring Edsa revolution anniversary a regular holiday filed
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.
AFP on red alert in NCR ahead of Edsa anniversary rallies
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.
Edsa at 40: Roads closed for People Power anniversary
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.
Edsa at 40: UAAP schools unite, set rivalries aside
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.
Edsa at 40: Filipinos want democracy to curb poverty, inequality
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.
Walang Pasok: Negros town declares Feb. 25 local holiday for Edsa 40
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.
PNP: Avoid ‘red flags’ in Edsa anniversary rallies
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.
Capas LGU suspends work, classes on Feb. 25 for Edsa anniversary
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.
NCRPO to protesters: ‘Marcos resign’ calls OK but avoid ‘red flags’ in Edsa
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.
PNP chief to cops: Don’t be provoked ahead of Edsa anniversary 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.
Cagayan de Oro archdiocese urges parishioners to join Edsa 40 march
February 22 , 2026 – 05:41 PM
Archdioces: “We encourage our parishioners to remember the courage of those who participated in the Edsa revolution.”
Walang Pasok: Schools, LGUs declare no classes on Feb. 25 for Edsa 40
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.
Edsa’s 40th: Akbayan to file bill declaring Feb. 25 a non-working holiday
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
Calapan Catholic school suspends classes on Feb. 25 for Edsa anniversary
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.
QC concert kicks off activities for 40th Edsa anniversary
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
Artists, youth voice resistance vs corruption at Edsa 40th anniv concert
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
Thousands expected to gather at QC Circle for Edsa 40 concert today
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”.
MMDA gearing up for Trillion Peso March, 40th Edsa anniversary
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.
Malolos sets Fatima image procession for Edsa People Power anniversary
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
Albay Catholic schools suspend classes for Edsa People Power rites
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.
Edsa@40 rally calls for accountability amid grave corruption, poverty
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
CBCP stresses need for concrete action to realize Edsa’s promise
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.
Edsa is an ‘awakening’ that calls on Filipinos to act with courage – CBCP
February 17 , 2026 – 01:48 PM
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful to “remember, repent and respond.”
Edsa at 40: An occasion of hope, says activist priest
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.
‘No more Marcos part 2’, says priest ahead of 40th Edsa anniversary
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.
Calapan church calls for prayer-protest on 40th EDSA anniversary
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.
Groups call for anti-corruption march on 40th Edsa anniversary in Iloilo
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”
‘Lakbayan’ in Calapan to mark EDSA’s 40th year with anti-corruption call
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.
PNP sets security plan for 3rd Trillion Peso March on Edsa anniversary
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…
Youth group urges universities to endorse Edsa People Power protests
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.
More schools urged to declare Edsa rites ‘academic holiday’
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…
NCRPO to deploy up to 14,000 cops for 40th Edsa People Power anniversary
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
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