What to expect at the Trillion Peso March on February 25

Several groups from different sectors are set to hold a third iteration of the Trillion Peso March to protest against corruption and political dynasties on February 25, the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

According to the Trillion Peso March movement, the event carries the theme “Tayo ang People Power Laban sa Korapsyon at Dinastiya!” (We are the People Power against Corruption and Dynasty).

The first Trillion Peso March was held on September 21 last year following corruption issues in flood control projects. This was followed by a similar protest on November 30, Bonifacio Day.

Calls

Protesters are expected to call for the passage of an Anti-Dynasty Law, Party-List Reform Law, and other systemic reforms

They are also set to demand the prosecution of key perpetrators in the alleged flood control scandal as well as the passage of the Independent People’s Commission (IPC) and Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC) bills.

Protesters will also urge plunderers to return ill-gotten wealth.

They will also call for justice for past and present human rights abuses, including the formation of a truth commission and reparations for victims of extra judicial killings during the Duterte administration.

The involved groups will also oppose revisionism about the Martial Law.

Activities

The February 25 events will be divided into four major parts:

Part 1: Prayer March (From the EDSA Shrine to the People Power Monument)

• 7:00 a.m. – Assembly at the EDSA Shrine
   
• 8:30 a.m. – Opening program with civil society, religious, and political leaders
   
• 9:00 a.m. – Prayer march from EDSA Shrine to the People Power Monument
   
• 10:00 a.m. – “Panata ng Mamamayan” at the People Power Monument
   

Part 2: “Tayo ang People Power: Noon, Ngayon, Bukas” (at the People Power Monument)

• 11:00 a.m. – Opening of merchandise booths and participating organizations and schools’ booths
   
• 2:00 p.m. – Pre-program
   
• 3:00 p.m. – Main program: “Tayo ang People Power@40: Noon, Ngayon, Bukas”

Part 3: High Mass (At the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace)

• 6:00 p.m. – Holy Mass to be presided over by Most Rev. Socrates Villegas, Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
   

Part 4: The People’s Power: Launch of YSpeak 2.0 (At ETON Centris)

• 7:00 p.m. – Open gates
   
• 8:00 p.m. – Free outdoor concert featuring Ben&Ben and other artists

Aside from the Metro Manila activities, organizers said 86 Catholic dioceses across the country will hold commemorative events from February 22 to 25.

On February 16, the movement said Buhay ang People Power Campaign Network (BAPP) and Siklab signed a memorandum of understanding with the Quezon City local government to coordinate preparations for the February 25 events at the People Power Monument.

Lead-up activities are also scheduled from February 22 to 24 ahead of the main commemoration on February 25.

Class suspensions

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

As of February 20, here are the list of schools that suspend classes for 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 —VAL, GMA Integrated News