Starting today, the 25th of February will bear two related commemorations in Naga City. 

On top of the long-standing national observance of the 1986 People Power Revolution, Naga City passed a resolution to highlight its anti-political dynasty crusade on the same day the country remembers the peaceful protests that ousted a dictator. 

Through a joint and collective motion, Resolution No. 2026-148 was unanimously approved and adopted by the city government of Naga on February 24– a day before the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power movement.

Entitled Declaring February 25 of every year as anti-political dynasty day in the City of Naga, the resolution cites the 1987 Constitution– the current framework through which the country's democratic institutions stand upon– as a “blessed creation” of the EDSA Revolution and highlights its intent to prevent the prevalence of clan domination in politics.

“The 1987 Constitution… prohibits political dynasty as a matter of State policy to uphold equal access to opportunities for public services,” the resolution states. 

The document also describes political dynasties as “inimical to good governance, breeds corruption, and ushers injustice.”

Naga has immediately disseminated the enacted resolution by publishing a copy on its official social media pages. 

In an official Facebook post written in Bikolano, the Naga City Government said the move is one of their attempts to strengthen their fight against corruption, and to open up equal opportunities in service.