Bongbong Marcos removes Edsa People Power anniv from list of holidays

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has removed the Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary as a public holiday and a yearly celebration and reminder of the historic revolt that ended his father’s dictatorship in 1986. Malacañang on Friday released the list of regular and special holidays in 2024, but what was missing was the Feb. 25 commemoration of the final day of the uprising when the dictator and his family fled Malacañang. Critics and survivors of the dictatorship immediately denounced the move, saying it was the latest attempt to revise history and deodorize the martial law regime of the President’s father and namesake. Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas said the omission of the commemoration of the Edsa Revolution was “a clear case of historical revisionism, as it undermines the significance of this important event in our nation’s history.” She said Feb. 25, 1986 “marked a turning point” in the Filipinos’ struggle for freedom and democracy. “It symbolizes the collective power of the Filipino people in reclaiming their rights and overthrowing a dictatorship. This decision is a clear attempt to rewrite our history and erase the significance of this important event,” the House assistant minority leader said. The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (Pahra) said: “This action reflects a troubling initiative by the current Marcos administration to disregard historical facts and downplay the monumental achievement of the Filipino people in peacefully toppling a dictatorship.” “The Edsa People Power Revolution is a symbol of our resilience and our unwavering commitment to fight authoritarian rule,” Pahra said. ‘Ninoy Day’ still there Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, with authority from the President, signed Proclamation No. 368 on Oct. 11, which listed 18 public holidays in the country for next year. The regular holidays are New Year’s Day on Jan. 1, Maundy Thursday on March 28, Good Friday on March 29, Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, Labor Day on May 1, Independence Day on June 12, National Heroes Day on Aug. 26, Bonifacio Day on Nov. 30, Christmas Day on Dec. 25 and Rizal Day on Dec. 30. The special nonworking days are Ninoy Aquino Day on Aug. 21, All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on Dec. 8 and Dec. 31, which is the last day of 2024. The Chinese New Year on Feb. 10, Black Saturday on March 30, All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, and Christmas Eve Read more at: inquirer

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