Prayer march marks start of 40th People Power anniversary events

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

25 Feb, 03:24 — 25 Feb, 17:15

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The People Power Revolution is a pivotal event in Philippine history, marking the peaceful overthrow of a dictatorship and the restoration of democracy. Its anniversary serves as a national reflection on democratic values, governance, and the nation's progress, often sparking discussions about unfulfilled promises or challenges to democracy.

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The articles cover different aspects of the 40th People Power anniversary, with Inquirer reporting on local class suspensions and Philstar focusing on senators' commemorations and their reflections on the "unfinished revolution." Notably, neither article directly covers the "prayer march" indicated in the story's main title, suggesting a divergence from the expected central event.

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralreports local impact of national holiday

philstarcentercenter-leftanalyticalhighlights critical senatorial perspective on revolution

Coverage leans: center-left

Both outlets exhibit a center-left lean, with Inquirer reporting on local impacts of the anniversary and Philstar highlighting critical senatorial perspectives on the revolution's legacy.

What sources agree on

The event is the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution.
Commemorative events are taking place on February 25, 2026.

Where they diverge

Specific events covered for the 40th People Power anniversary

inquirer

Focuses on class and work suspensions in Eastern Visayas in observance of the anniversary.

philstar

Focuses on senators' commemorations and their political reflections on the revolution's legacy.

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

Several schools in Eastern Visayas suspended classes and work on Wednesday.

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The event is the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution.

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Senators commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power revolution.

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Coverage of the "Prayer march" marking the start of anniversary events, as indicated in the story title.

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Missinginquirerphilstar

Class and work suspensions in Eastern Visayas for the anniversary rites.

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Senators' commemoration of the anniversary and their perspective on an "unfinished revolution."

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Missinginquirer

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Story evolution

The narrative moved from national-level political reflection on the revolution's ideals to local, practical impacts and observances of the anniversary.

Senatorial Commemorations and ReflectionsFeb 25 early morning

Early reports focused on national-level political figures commemorating the anniversary and offering reflections on its legacy.

Local Impact and ObservanceFeb 25 midday

Later reports shifted to the local, practical impacts of the anniversary, such as class and work suspensions.

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UP Open University marks 40th Edsa, flags threats to freedoms

philstar

EDSA is an ‘unfinished revolution’: Senators commemorate People Power

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People Power Revolutioncentral commemorative event Sen. Bam Aquinosenator reflecting on the revolution Eastern Visayasregion where classes were suspended Malacañangexecutive branch declaring holiday

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First report: philstar · 25 Feb, 03:24|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 14h|Window: 14h

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philstar25 Feb, 03:24First to report

EDSA is an ‘unfinished revolution’: Senators commemorate People Power

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inquirer25 Feb, 17:15Latest update

UP Open University marks 40th Edsa, flags threats to freedoms

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UP Open University marks 40th Edsa, flags threats to freedoms

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on Wednesday commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, honoring what it described as the heroism of millions of Filipinos who “stood together at that historic moment to restore freedom and democracy in the country.” In its statement, UPOU said the

By Dennis Maliwanag

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philstar6h ago

EDSA is an ‘unfinished revolution’: Senators commemorate People Power

Senators commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power revolution, with Sen. Bam Aquino calling it not the end, but the beginning.

By Jean Mangaluz

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Prayer march marks start of 40th People Power anniversary events

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UP Open University marks 40th Edsa, flags threats to freedoms

EDSA is an ‘unfinished revolution’: Senators commemorate People Power

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EDSA is an ‘unfinished revolution’: Senators commemorate People Power

UP Open University marks 40th Edsa, flags threats to freedoms

Read at source (2 outlets)

UP Open University marks 40th Edsa, flags threats to freedoms

EDSA is an ‘unfinished revolution’: Senators commemorate People Power

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