President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Friday, Feb. 24, a special non-working day to commemorate the EDSA People Power Revolution, Malacañang announced. | JEMendozaINQ
The historic event is commemorated every February 25, but the 37th anniversary falls on a Saturday.
“[T]o enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics, the celebration of EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary may be moved from 25 February 2023 to 24 February 2023 , provided that the historical significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution is maintained,” states Marcos’ Proclamation No. 167, signed on February 23.
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