Different groups and institutions organize several protests and activities to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. EDSA37
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in 37 years, the Philippines is set to commemorate the uprising along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue in 1986 under the namesake of toppled dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos.immense human rights abuses and massive plunder of the Marcoses.
This year’s anniversary differs from previous commemorations given the return of the Marcoses to the Malacañang Palace. As Filipinos mark the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, various groups and institutions organized several activities and protests to remember the historic uprising and shed some light on issues that continue to whitewash atrocities during Martial Law.
Here’s a list of upcoming protests and activities in commemoration of the 37th People Power Revolution: The Bicol University of Education Social Studies Club will conduct a webinar to rekindle the EDSA spirit in today’s generation and remember the historical event that happened 37 years ago. The webinar will be held via Zoom on Saturday, February 25 from 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
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