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Pinoys commemorate 34th EDSA People Power anniversary
Ceremonies were held at various landmarks in Metro Manila on Tuesday to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the People Power Revolution that toppled the dictatorship of former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.
The historical movement that gathered millions of patriots was remembered by officials and representatives from various government agencies as they held solemn rites at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City on Tuesday.
People at the ceremony for the commemoration of the 34th anniversary of 1986 People Power Revolution sing the national anthem at the EDSA People Power Monument. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/yiqynArkZq
— Joviland Rita (@jovilandxrita) February 25, 2020
National Capital Region Police Office director Police Major General Debold Sinas was also present at the event.
NCRPO Director Police Major General Debold Sinas, dumating na sa EDSA People Power Monument @dzbb pic.twitter.com/SAmonxyVxR
— Mark Makalalad (@MMakalalad) February 24, 2020
Meanwhile, the ceremony held at the Ninoy Aquino monument in Makati City was led by former Vice President Jejomar Binay and former Senator Rene Saguisag.
Former VP Jejomar Binay, former Sen. Rene Saguisag lead commemoration of 1986 EDSA Revolution at the Ninoy Aquino monument in Makati @gmanews pic.twitter.com/ML4aHElCzu
— Nicole Lagrimas (@nclagrimas) February 25, 2020
The local government of Manila also put up streamers to commemorate the peaceful revolution which ushered in a new chapter in the country's political history.
TINGNAN: Ang lungsod ng Maynila, nakikiisa sa paggunita sa ika-34 taong anibersaryo ng EDSA People Power Revolution. @dzbb pic.twitter.com/85lmyJkIKn
— Isa Avendaño-Umali (@Isa_Umali) February 24, 2020
The People Power Revolution spanned four days from February 22 to 25, 1986. —Dona Magsino/KG, GMA News
