February 25, Edsa People Power Anniversary, not a holiday in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Edsa People Power Anniversary, which the nation celebrates on February 25, is no longer a holiday in 2024, based on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Proclamation No. 368 released Friday. Proclamation No. 368 signed by Marcos on October 11 enumerated next year’s official national holidays, non-working days, and special non-working days. IN PHOTOS: Edsa People Power Revolution through the years It includes the Chinese New Year (February 10), Black Saturday (March 10), All Souls’ Day (November 2), Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (December 8), Christmas Eve (December 24), and even the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aguino Jr. (August 21). LIST: Regular holidays and non-working days in 2024 But not the Edsa People Power Anniversary, which the nation commemorated for the 37th time this year, even if it has been a “special non-working holiday” in the past years. READ: Edsa People Power after 36 years: Who played key roles? (Part one) The Palace has not offered any explanation as of this writing despite queries from members of the media. READ: 36 years later: The key figures in Edsa People Power (Part two) On February 25, 1986, Filipinos took to the streets their condemnation of the dictatorial rule of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. – the incumbent President’s father and namesake. READ: Aquino family: Edsa spirit always there to confront deceivers It would later be known as the Edsa People Power Revolution, a bloodless uprising that toppled the 20-year reign of Marcos Sr. that was marred with widespread corruption and human rights abuses. READ: Marcos’ martial law: Golden age for corruption, abuses kga
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