LIST: 39th EDSA People Power activities, events taking place on Feb. 25
February 25 marks the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, which toppled the 20-year dictatorship of Ferdinand E. Marcos.
His son and namesake President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not declare Feb. 25 a holiday for the second year, but several schools across the country have suspended classes to commemorate the occasion.
This year's celebration features the theme, "EDSA 39: 'Di ka nag-iisa" with activities happening throughout the week. If you're looking to join groups remembering Filipinos' power to effect change, check out this list of events taking place on Feb. 25.
Isang Harding Papel screening
Dakila is organizing a series of events remembering the historic uprising from Feb. 22 to 25. On Feb. 23, it will be screening the documentary 11,103, which tells the tales of survivors of state-sponsored violence during Marcos Sr.'s martial law. The film will be screened from 2 to 8 p.m. at Sine Pop.
Meanwhile, on Feb. 25, the organization will hold another screening for Isang Harding Papel: A Musical at 6 p.m. at the Cagayan Museum. Filipinos can also stream it online via www.martiallaw.ph.
Isang Harding Papel is a martial law musical featuring an all-kids cast. It follows a young girl named Jenny who visits her mother, a political prisoner, in jail during Marcos Sr.'s administration.
EDSA 39 Commemoration
On Feb. 25, 8 a.m., a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City. The event is hosted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines together with Bantayog ng mga Bayani.
Lakbay Dasal, Diwa ng EDSA
The Buhay Ang People Power Campaign Network invites Filipinos to assemble at the EDSA Shrine and march to the People Power Monument at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.
"In keeping with the spirit of EDSA and People Power, we will march for truth, justice, and accountability," the event's description read.
Later in the day at 6 p.m., a mass will be held at the EDSA Shrine.
Aquino Center and Museum reopening
The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation recently announced that the Aquino Center and Museum in Tarlac is reopening on Feb. 25 after its two-year renovation.
The Museum honors the legacy of Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., his wife former president Corazon "Cory" Aquino," and their son former president Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino III.
