WALANG PASOK: Classes, work suspended for EDSA People Power 40th anniv

Several universities, colleges, and schools have announced class suspensions on February 25, 2026 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

February 25 was declared as a special working day. 

The date commemorates the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. — father of the current president Marcos Jr.— and installed Corazon Aquino, widow of slain senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., as president.

As of February 23, here are the list of schools that will suspend classes on February 25:

Ateneo de Manila University —  declared a University Holiday for its  community to join other schools, communities, parishes, and organizations in the EDSA events.

De La Salle Philippines schools — announced in a statement class and work suspension to participate in mobilization efforts in connection with the EDSA anniversary.

University of Santo Tomas — classes and officers are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA anniversary. 

University of the East — in observance of the EDSA anniversary, classes are suspended at Manila and Caloocan campuses.

Colegio de San Juan de Letran — announced Academic Holiday, suspending classes and office operations.

Mapúa University — there will be no classes in the Intramuros, Makati, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay campuses.

Adamson University — declared a a Non-Working School Holiday, meaning there will be no classes and work in offices, as its community is encouraged to participate in EDSA events.

Miriam College — to observe a school holiday as Day of Reflection on EDSA anniversary

St. Theresa's College of Quezon City — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

Far Eastern University — classes in FEU Manila and FEU Makati are suspended 

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA — institutional break in observance of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

St. Mary's University — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

University of San Jose Recoletos — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

St. Bridget School, Quezon City — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

San Beda University — classes and office operations are suspended at SBU Manila and Rizal campuses in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

Elizabeth Seton School - South — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

St. Louis University — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

Divine Word College of Calapan — classes and office operations are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

Taytay, Rizal - No classes, public and private

University of the Philippines Cebu — classes are suspended in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary

University of Southern Philippines — classes in all levels will shift to an asynchronous modality, offices will operate under a skeletal workforce arrangement

As of February 24, here are the list of local government units that will suspend work on February 25:

Taytay, Rizal - local government, agencies, national government offices

— RSJ/JMA/BAP, GMA Integrated News