Ipinapanawagan nina Akbayan Party-list Reps. Chel Diokno, Perci Cendaña, Dadah Kiram Ismula, at Dinagat Islands Party-list Rep. Kaka Bag-ao ang pagdedeklara sa petsang Pebrero 25 bilang “regular national holiday” taon-taon.

Kaugnay ito sa komemorasyon ng mapayapa at matagumpay na EDSA People Power Revolution I noong Pebrero 25, 1986, na tumapos sa higit dalawang dekadang pamumuno ni dating Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Sr. sa bansa.

Base sa House Bill No. 7911, “duty” raw ng estado na panatilihin at kilalanin ang “historical truth” at “honor” na nakapaloob sa naturang kaganapan.

“In recent years, the observance of February 25 has been subject to varying classifications, at times diminishing the full recognition of its historical and civic significance. Given its profound impact on the nation’s democratic life, the State has the duty to preserve historical truth and honor the collective courage of the Filipino people,” nakasaad sa HB 7911.

Anang panukala, “Institutionalizing EDSA People Power Day as a regular holiday is a declaration that the spirit of People Power Revolution remains central to our national identity. It is a reminder that democratic institutions endure only when citizens remain vigilant and engaged.”

Gugunitain ang ika-40 anibersaryo ng EDSA People Power I sa darating na Miyerkules, Pebrero 25, 2026.

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