Youth, community, and religious groups gather at the EDSA People Power Monument in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of EDSA People Power.

A freedom wall at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace is set near an exhibit featuring the Martial Law years and the struggles of the democratic movement.

“Mamahalin pa rin kita kahit ang hirap mong mahalin, Pilipinas (I still love you even if you’re difficult to love, Philippines),” one note reads.

Photos by Nikolai Ordoña and Briana Espidillion/Rappler

Marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, the Silliman University Religion and Peace Studies Department hosted a public forum, on February 25, in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on “Environmental justice and human rights: the palm oil plantation in Candoni, Negros Occidental “. RJ Nichole Ladesma, Research Officer of Hakson Inc., served as the speaker, detailing how massive palm oil plantations in Candoni, Negros Occidental, have become flashpoints for militarization, land grabbing.

Protesters in Iloilo City take to the streets on Wednesday, February 25, to demand accountability from the Marcos administration and press for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. The march, marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, culminated at St. Clement’s Church, where a Mass was officiated as part of the commemoration activities. | via Rey Mark Paran/Rappler

Former DPWH secretary Babes Singson joins protesters marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday, February 25.

Singson, who was also along EDSA four decades ago, tells Rappler that his frustration over the flood control corruption scandal pushed him to return to the streets. He earlier resigned as commissioner of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure. | via @Patrick Cruz - Rappler

Activists led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan or Bayan and allied organizations march to the EDSA Shrine to stage a protest on the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution on Wednesday, February 25. Photos by Jire Carreon/Rappler

Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David and Viel Aquino-Dee join protesters during the Trillion Peso March commemorating the anniversary of the 1986 EDSA uprising at the People Power Monument on Wednesday, February 25. | Photos by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Activists force their way past a line of cops who were preventing them from holding a rally at the EDSA Shrine on Wednesday, February 25, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Photos by Rappler

A visitor offers flowers and prayers at the tomb of Jaime Cardinal Sin inside the crypt of the Manila Cathedral on Wednesday, February 25.

Sin, the former archbishop of Manila, played a pivotal role in the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, calling on Filipinos through Radio Veritas to support rebel soldiers and peacefully gather at EDSA. Photos by Rappler

Protesters at the People Power Monument on Wednesday, February 25, display banners with messages of all kinds during the Trillion Peso March commemorating the 1986 EDSA uprising. | Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

In Naga City, residents observed the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution by pairing the commemoration with an "Anti-Political Dynasty Day."

Mayor Leni Robredo joined citizens in this year’s People’s March to honor the occasion.

Full story @here : https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/naga-city-anti-political-dynasty-day-people-power-commemoration-leni-robredo/

Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon join the march together with various groups from the Provincial Capitol Lagoon towards the Bacolod City public plaza to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution today, February 25.

The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu participates in the simultaneous tolling of church bells on Wednesday, February 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Photos by Jacqueline Hernandez/Rappler

Groups gather at the People's Park in Baguio City on Wednesday, February 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution.

Led by Baguio-Benguet Laban sa Korapsyon, the protest highlights calls for government accountability amid widespread corruption. | via Sherwin de Vera/Rappler

Members of religious and youth sector joined together in voicing out government corruption and injustices brought by Martial Law during a culminating event of EDSA People Power at Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City today, Feb. 25.

Dubbed “Singgit Katilingban,” representatives from the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Kaya Natin Youth - Negros Oriental, and Kabataan Negros attended the event.

‘Yes to transparency’: Butuan City residents channel People Power during 40th EDSA anniv

Carrying calls to abolish ghost projects in government, Butuan City residents gather at Guingona Park on Wednesday, February 25, to mark 40 years since the EDSA People Power Revolution.

The Diocese of Butuan, which spearheaded the event, says the commemoration aims to renew civic courage and strengthen commitment to the common good. | via Ivy Marie Mangadlao/Rappler

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