LIVE UPDATES: Edsa People Power Revolution at 40

'LAHAT NG SANGKOT, DAPAT MANAGOT'LOOK: Civil society, clergy, academe, students and militant organizations gather at Edsa Shrine in Quezon City on February 25, 2026, in observance of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. | 📸: Niño Jesus Orbeta, Philippine… pic.twitter.com/j9kyWhzmoX

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

'MULA TUKTOK MANAGOT'LOOK: Residents, students, and activists in Baguio-Benguet marked #EDSA40 with an indignation protest against corruption, demanding that all those involved, down from the top, should be held accountable. | 📸: Baguio-Benguet Laban sa Korapsyon via… pic.twitter.com/X2YcDc3vPH

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

'TAYO ANG EDSA'LOOK: People in Alicia, Isabela marked #EDSA40 on Wednesday, Feb. 25, through a Mass, candle-lighting, and bell-ringing initiated by the historic and almost 200-year old Our Lady of Atocha Parish.Priests, seminarians, and the youth led the program to remember… pic.twitter.com/V0BsIieaVK

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

LOOK: Younger generations led by Kiko Aquino-Dee exchange flowers with the Edsa people power veterans to re-enact the “Salubungan” during the people power event at Edsa corner White Plains, Quezon City, on Wednesday, February 25, to commemorate the 40th year of the People Power… pic.twitter.com/jswSQg07Ty

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

WATCH: In commemoration of the 40th Edsa People Power Revolution, attendees of the Trillion Peso March sung "Bayan Ko" by Freddie Aguilar, a prominent anthem during the Martial Law regime. | @keithcINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/PNzzYixs1I

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

Two protesters were arrested for allegedly hitting cops ahead of a rally to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.

PEOPLE POWER VETERANS AT THE TRILLION PESO MARCHLOOK: Veterans of the 1986 People Power uprising join the Trillion Peso March at the People Power Monument along Edsa on Wednesday, February 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution which toppled the… pic.twitter.com/aPmt7qelQ9

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

LOOK: Mamamayang Liberal Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima and Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erica join the Trillion Peso March program commemorating the 40th Edsa People Power Revolution Anniversary. | @keithcINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/z3j8uwgk7w

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on Wednesday commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, honoring what it described as the heroism of millions of Filipinos who “stood together at that historic moment to restore freedom and democracy in the country.” In its statement, UPOU said the […]

MANILA, Philippines — As two separate rallies mark the 40th anniversary of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) People Power Revolution, the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) maintained that the opposition is still “united” but there exists some conflicts with other blocs

Several groups offered flowers and pledged the “Panata ng Mamamayan” at the People Power Monument for the 40th Edsa anniversary.

LOOK: Barricades with coiled barbed wires have been installed at some gates of the Malacañang Complex since morning. Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, which toppled the authoritarian regime of then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.While no… pic.twitter.com/x6GmZC0OWp

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

Police blocked groups from holding a rally at the Edsa Shrine for the People Power Revolution anniversary on Wednesday.

The Edsa-Ortigas Intersection has been temporarily closed to traffic on Wednesday afternoon due to the high volume of participants.

It must be noted that the 40th anniversary commemoration coincides with Duterte’s confirmation of charges at International Criminal Court.

The Philippines commemorates the 40th anniversary of Edsa today,  February 25, but a political science associate professor warned of a dilemma that, to this day, remains vivid in people’s memories: The democracy restored in 1986 has still not fully paved the way for meaningful elections, real accountability for corruption, or a unified spirit behind civic […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not yet issued a message for the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that toppled his father’s dictatorship.

LOOK: Various groups gather at White Plains Avenue ahead of the Trillion Peso March Movement (TPMM) commemorating the 40th Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. #EDSA40 | @keithcINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/V6yCYqU6EC

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

NOW: A march marking the 40th anniversary of Edsa People Power Revolution begins in Bacolod City. #EDSA40 | 📷: Ronnie Baldonado via @carlapgomezINQ /PDI•⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQBLJ5 pic.twitter.com/lQqh68SUJh

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

SELFIE REPORT: Umabot na sa paanan ng Edsa-Ortigas flyover ang ilang mga sektoral at progresibong grupo sa kabila ng tensyon sa pagitan ng mga raliyista at ng mga pulis. | @jasonsigalesINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/a0IZOzhBhD

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

WATCH: Protesters break through the police line but are again blocked at the intersection of Edsa and Ortigas Avenue. | @jasonsigalesINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/QjMdHwDDpA

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

WATCH: Tensions here along Edsa southbound as sectoral and progressive groups attempt to reach the Edsa Shrine but are blocked by police.Bayan chairperson Teddy Casiño claims the PNP initially allowed them to protest at the shrine but have since blocked them, not allowing them… pic.twitter.com/IB9wXLVN6t

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

Rise Up for Life and for Rights and Karapatan said that the 40th anniversary of EDSA People Power revolution carries deeper meaning.

‘FORGOTTEN THE ESSENCE’Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said the public may have forgotten the “essence” of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution as the country commemorates its 40th anniversary.In 2017, then-mayor Duterte lamented why the revolution “has become the… pic.twitter.com/WUiUpDbQem

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

The Liberal Party on Wednesday emphasized that the Philippines’ fight for democracy continues, 40 years after the Edsa People Power Revolution.

The municipal government of Lamut in Ifugao suspended work in its offices and classes on Wednesday in observance of the Edsa People Power anniversary.

‘HINDI ITO MABUBURA’Malacañang affirmed the significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution in the nation’s history, recognizing the courage Filipinos demonstrated during the pivotal moment.•⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/r13XZZGQuM

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

Several schools in Eastern Visayas suspended classes and work on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution.

‘TAYO ANG PEOPLE POWER’LOOK: Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña and Tindig Pilipinas convenor Kiko Aquino-Dee join multisectoral groups at the People Power Monument in Edsa corner White Plains, Quezon City, on Wednesday, February 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of… pic.twitter.com/kV4eY2so5C

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

LOOK: Police have blocked the path of protesters along EDSA, Bayan Co-convener Mong Palatino told the media on Wednesday. In a text message, Palatino condemned the restriction to the march, which was done to commemorate the 40th EDSA People Power Anniversary.Palatino said the… pic.twitter.com/DusNrNkbGD

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

'SA PIGING SARIWAIN, PAGLILIGTAS NIYA SA ATIN'Last night, on the eve of the #EDSA40 commemoration, the Jesuit Music Ministry released the official music video of the song "Pag-aalala" that was composed in 1986 by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ to honor and celebrate the People… pic.twitter.com/URZ9uMB9Do

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

Life in Bukidnon went on as usual on Wednesday as the province marked the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution as a special working holiday.

40TH PEOPLE POWER ANNIVERSARYLOOK: Multisectoral and civil society groups gather at the People Power Monument in Edsa corner White Plains, Quezon City on Wednesday, February 25, to commemorate the 40th year of the People Power Revolution, which toppled the Marcos dictatorship.… pic.twitter.com/UVl63U3nfq

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

WATCH: Mamamayang Liberal Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima urged that the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution must be declared as an official non-working holiday, not only to remember history, but as a venue to remind Filipinos of the ongoing issues.Today marks the 40th… pic.twitter.com/F8N6aGqWj8

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

WATCH: Sectoral, progressive and youth groups gather along the southbound lane of Edsa. They are expected to march to the Edsa Shrine and hold a program there to mark the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. | @jasonsigalesINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/i9aAkaE1fb

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, the CBCP encouraged the faithful to unite and take a stand against corruption.

WATCH: Traffic situation along Edsa southbound between Bonny Serrano Ave. and Ortigas Ave. at around 11:10 a.m. amid rallies marking the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. | @jasonsigalesINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/4CY02S7v95

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

The PNP increased its deployment to 14,900 police officers to secure protest-actions marking the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.

‘AKO ANG PEOPLE POWER, TAYO ANG PEOPLE POWER’ WATCH: Church and civil organization leaders offered flowers at the People Power Monument and led the Panata ng Mamamayan.Atty. Chel Diokno in the video said they are here to actualize the dreams of the 1986 Edsa People Power… pic.twitter.com/Up6ZW2C088

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

LOOK: Progressive groups from different sectors across Calabarzon, spearheaded by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) Timog Katagalugan, conduct a protest action at Plaza Lacson in Sta. Cruz, to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Uprising. | via Niño Jose Orbeta,… pic.twitter.com/T512Mez5kc

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

LOOK: Various groups marched together toward the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday, Feb. 25. [1/3] | @ATacsonINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/QYjmFa5J61

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

To mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, the local governments of Calamba City and Santa Rosa City in Laguna province suspended classes and government work on Wednesday.

A prayer march began Wednesday morning at the Edsa Shrine as part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution.

WATCH: Traffic is building up along EDSA northbound at White Plains Ave. in Quezon City this Wednesday, Feb. 25, as groups head to the People Power Monument for the revolution’s 40th anniversary. | @ATacsonINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/qR8NVs0W6f

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

WATCH: Various groups marched from the EDSA Shrine toward the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City on Wednesday, Feb. 25. | @ATacsonINQ •⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/gxKuQQyNrD

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

WATCH: Moments before the Prayer March from the Edsa Shrine with civil society and religious groups, crowds begin to form and a Mass begins at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace. | @bellepechayINQ

•⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/UYREHssYh7

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 24, 2026

WATCH: Here’s the current situation at White Plains in Quezon City today, Feb. 25, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. | @ATacsonINQ

•⁠ ⁠Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/hilNBQCjyD pic.twitter.com/2Lh9WFTPsE

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 24, 2026

LOOK: A rosary prayer is ongoing at the Edsa Shrine as participants gather for the Prayer March marking the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. The march will head to the People Power Monument, with civil society groups carrying prepared placards.

This activity is… pic.twitter.com/zzBDV17DRT

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 25, 2026

Before Edsa became one of the most congested roads in the Philippines, it was a venue of resistance that marked the end of the more than 20-year regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

President Marcos is open to proposals to declare Feb. 25 of every year a national holiday, to give Filipinos time to commemorate the Edsa 1.

At least four LGUs had declared the suspension of work and classes in their respective localities in order to reminisce Edsa 40th anniv.

PNP said it was expecting groups with “opposing views,” stressing that public safety was its “primary responsibility” at protest actions.

Since assuming office in 2022, and even during her candidacy, Vice President Sara Duterte had been largely silent about the annual

Holy Name University (HNU) has opted to suspend work and classes on Wednesday, Feb

Nearly 3,000 police officers will be deployed in Cagayan de Oro and nearby Iligan City to provide security during People Power commemoration.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said cops will exercise “maximum tolerance” for rallies without permits ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa Revolution.

Two Negros Occidental towns and several Bacolod schools suspended work and classes to honor Edsa’s 40th anniversary.

A bill seeking to declare the Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary a regular nonworking holiday nationwide has been filed in the House of Representatives.

The AFP has raised a “red alert” posture in Metro Manila ahead of rallies marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution.

Roads around the Edsa People Power Monument will be closed on Wednesday for activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the revolution.

Student leaders from UAAP member schools expressed unity ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.

EDSA at 40: The Philippines will mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in 1986.

Mayor Grace Arceo of Hinigaran town, Negros Occidental suspended work and classes on Feb. 25 to mark the 40th year of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Calls for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are “not seditious,” but organizers must avoid “red flags” at their rallies.

The local government of Capas, Tarlac, will suspend work and classes at all levels on February 25 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.

Calls for the resignation of Marcos to resign are “not seditious,” but organizers must avoid “red flags” at their rallies.

PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged cops “not to be provoked” ahead of protest actions for the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.

Archdioces: “We encourage our parishioners to remember the courage of those who participated in the Edsa revolution.”

The announcement of class suspensions came as February 25 was only declared a special working holiday by the government.

The 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution, an uprising which gathered  millions of Filipinos along the main artery of Metro Manila

Divine Word College of Calapan, Inc. has declared Feb. 25 (Wednesday) a non-working day for the anniversary of People Power Revolution.

A concert held Saturday in QC and organized by civil society groups kicked off commemorative activities leading to the 40th anniversary

Chants and songs of resistance filled the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Saturday night as a concert against corruption launched

Thousands are expected to gather at the Quezon Memorial Circle on Saturday for “People Power 40 sa QC: Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon”.

The MMDA on Friday assured the public of proper traffic management and safety preparations for the Trillion Peso Movement March.

The Malolos Diocese will hold a procession of the national pilgrim image of Our Lady of Fatima to commemorate the 40th anniversary

The Diocese of Legazpi has ordered the suspension of classes in all Catholic schools in Albay in observance of the 40th anniversary of Edsa People Power Revolution.

In anticipation of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, organization leaders called on the Filipino people to join them on Feb

CBCP called on Filipinos to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution by taking concrete steps in fighting impunity.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful to “remember, repent and respond.”

A Church leader on Monday urged keepers of the Edsa flame to not lose hope in sustaining the spirit of that 1986 uprising.

Another Marcos administration after the present one appears to be unlikely, one of the convenors of the upcoming Edsa anniversary rites said.

The Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan has renewed its invitation for the faithful to join its Feb.25 rally as part of activities marking the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.

Matt Gonzaga, the group’s convenor, criticized what he described as the downgrading of Edsa anniversary to a “special working holiday”

The Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan will spearhead a prayer-protest on Feb. 25 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of People Power Revolution.

“We seek the cooperation of organizers and participants in working with us to ensure that the event will be peaceful and orderly from…

Ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, a youth group urged universities to endorse on-campus protests to commemorate the historic day.

“To honor it authentically is to combat revisionism, defend democratic principles, and build a nation where justice, dignity, and peace…

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said it will be deploying up to 14,000 police officers for the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution