MANILA, Philippines – “February 25 should be declared a regular holiday to commemorate the peaceful 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution that ousted then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. after a 20-year regime.”
Ito ang iginiit nina Akbayan party-list Reps Chel Diokno, Percival Cendaña, Dadah Ismula at Dinagat Islands Rep. Arlene Bag-ao sa inihaing House Bill 7911 na nagtatakda na ibalik bilang holiday ang paggunita sa Edsa Revolution.
“The EDSA People Power Revolution demonstrated to the world the sovereign will of a united people committed to freedom, constitutional government, and the rule of law.
It restored democratic space, revived independent institutions, and paved the way for the ratification of the 1987 Constitution, which enshrined safeguards against tyranny and strengthened the protection of civil liberties and human rights,” nakasaad sa panukala.
Iginiit ng mga mambabatas na sa laki ng epekto sa bansa ng Edsa Revolution ay tungkulin ng pamahalaan na ipreserba ang katotohanang nangyari noong Pebrero 25.
Nakapaloob sa panukala na dapat maglaan ng pondo ang pamahalaan sa paggunita ng Edsa Revolution at atasan ang National Historical Commission of the Philippines na magsagawa ng mga educational activities.
“Institutionalizing EDSA People Power Day as a regular holiday is a declaration that the spirit of People Power Revolution remains central to our national identity. It is a reminder that democratic institutions endure only when citizens remain vigilant and engaged,” giit ng mga mambabatas.
Ang Pebrero 25 ay dating regular holiday subalit noong 2023 sa termino ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ay inilipat ang non working holiday noong Pebrero 24 2023 habang sa mga sumunud na taon ay hindi na ibinilang ang pets ana ito bilang holiday. Gail Mendoza
