Philippines Commemorates 40th EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary

Filipinos are marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution with various events and activities, focusing on themes like anti-corruption and historical remembrance.

23 Feb, 12:39 — 23 Feb, 20:45

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The EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 was a pivotal moment in Philippine history, a nonviolent uprising that led to the overthrow of the authoritarian regime of Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of democracy. Commemorating its 40th anniversary is significant as it serves as a reminder of the Filipino people's collective power, the importance of democratic principles, and the ongoing struggle against corruption and for good governance.

Key entitiesEDSA People Power Revolution Philippines Bacolod City Negros Occidental Religious and civil society groups Filipinos

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The story concerns the 40th EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary.
Filipinos are commemorating the EDSA People Power Revolution through various activities.

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The event being commemorated is the 40th EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary.

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5,000 people are expected at the Bacolod Mass and rally.

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Religious and civil society groups in Negros Occidental called on Negrenses to keep the spirit of People Power alive.

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Filipinos are remembering EDSA People Power through activities like speaking up against corruption and remembering lessons from the past.

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Focuses on a specific local event, a Mass and rally in Bacolod City, including expected attendance and calls to action.

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Provides a broader list of diverse events and activities nationwide, emphasizing general themes like speaking up against corruption.

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Specific calls to action by religious and civil society groups in a particular region.

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A list of various events and activities across the country.

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RapplerMostly Factual129d ago

LIST: Events, activities on 40th EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

From speaking up against corruption to remembering the lessons from the past, Filipinos remember EDSA People Power through these activities

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inquirerMostly Factual128d ago

5,000 expected at Bacolod Mass, rally to mark People Power anniversary

BACOLOD CITY — Four decades after the historic 1986 People Power Revolution, religious and civil society groups in Negros Occidental on Monday, Feb. 23, called on Negrenses to keep its spirit alive by renewing the fight for freedom, justice, and genuine democracy. Leaders of the One Negros Ecumenical Council, Taumbayan Ayaw sa Magnanakaw at Abusado

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First report: Rappler · 23 Feb, 12:39|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h

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LIST: Events, activities on 40th EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

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LIST: Events, activities on 40th EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

5,000 expected at Bacolod Mass, rally to mark People Power anniversary

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LIST: Events, activities on 40th EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

5,000 expected at Bacolod Mass, rally to mark People Power anniversary

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