President Benigno S. Aquino III will
lead the 29th anniversary celebration of the EDSA People Power Revolution on
February 25, as major events are set to be held in Malacañang Palace and at the
EDSA Shrine in Quezon City.
On February 24, the President will
participate in a ceremony to honor outstanding youth organizations, to be held
at the Heroes Hall of Malacañang, Emily Abrera of the EDSA People Power
Commission said.
Abrera said the commission has
partnered with the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards
Foundation to honor youth organizations that have exemplified the spirit of
People Power and bayanihan through their programs and projects.
The award, now on its 12th year,
continues to encourage youth involvement in nation building, she said.
There will also be a wreath-laying
ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in
Taguig on the morning of February 24 to commemorate all past heroes, including
the military personnel who were at the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution,
Abrera said, adding that former president Fidel Ramos will be invited to lead
the activities.
On February 25, President Aquino and
the rest of the First Family will be invited as guests of honor for the
activities at the EDSA Shrine, which will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony
at the People Power Monument.
A mass will then be held at the EDSA
Shrine, to be celebrated by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle.
“Groups and individuals who
peacefully fought for freedom and democracy will also be in attendance,” Abrera
said, noting that organizers are keeping this year’s celebration simple but are
planning to go all out for the 30th anniversary next year.
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