
By Gabriela Baron
The Philippines on Saturday, Feb. 25, commemorated the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the wreath-laying ceremony at the EDSA People Power Monument Saturday morning.
This year’s theme of NHCP is “Pagkakaisa Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Pagbangon.”
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte spearheaded the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies.
The People Power Revolution, also known as the EDSA Revolution, was a series of demonstrations in the country from Feb. 22 to 25, 1986.
The revolution ended the 20-year regime of then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. -ag