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.

Key entitiesPeople Power Revolution Sen. Bam Aquino Eastern Visayas Malacañang

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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.

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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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Sen. Bam Aquino called the EDSA People Power revolution 'not the end, but the beginning.'

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Malacañang declared the day a holiday.

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Specific events covered for the 40th People Power anniversary

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

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

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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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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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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreports local impact of national holiday

philstarcentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly Factualhighlights 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.

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inquirerMostly Factual188d ago

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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philstarMostly Factual189d 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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First report: philstar · 25 Feb, 03:24|Full coverage: 2 · 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

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.

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

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