The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and its partner agencies will spearhead simple commemorative rites to mark the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

The commemorative rites will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024, 8 a.m. at the EDSA People Power Monument, EDSA cor. White Plains, Quezon City. 

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will officiate the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites. 

‘EDSA Revolution needs to be remembered all the more’

Wreath offerors for the event are NHCP Chairman Emmanuel Franco Calairo, Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) Executive Director Carmelo Victor A. Crisanto, Spirit of EDSA Chairman Christopher L. Carrion, Bantayog ng mga Bayani Atty. Jose Manuel Diokno, August 21 Movement President Maan Hontiveros, Chino Roces Foundation's Rebecca Quijano, and University Student Government (USG-DLSU Manila) President Raphael S. Hari-Ong. 

Assistant City Administrator for General Affairs Attorney Rene Grapilon will be representing Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte for the event. 

After the commemorative rites, Edwin Cando will perform a medley of the “Ang Bayan Kong Pilipinas,’’ “Magkaisa,” and “Isang Lahi.” 

The EDSA People Power Revolution was a series of demonstrations from 22-25 February 1986 that resulted in the ouster of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

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The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research, and publications, and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures. 

It also serves as the Chair of the EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC) by virtue of Executive Order No. 47, s. 2017.