
EDSA at 40: Bicolano protesters say ‘fight not yet over’
'In the regions, we will continue to rally just as we did before; the Bicolano call for reform did not end 40 years ago,' says Bicolana Gabriela spokesperson Nica Ombao
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'In the regions, we will continue to rally just as we did before; the Bicolano call for reform did not end 40 years ago,' says Bicolana Gabriela spokesperson Nica Ombao

A report revisits the EDSA Shrine, highlighting its origins as an empty lot where Catholic faithful, including nuns and youth, gathered to help topple a dictator during the 1986 People Power Revolution.

MANILA, Philippines — 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. Participants first gathered at

As of writing, several groups have been marching from the EDSA shrine to the People Power Monument for the third part of the Trillion Peso March organized by the Trillion Peso March Movement and Caritas Philippines.