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Diverse events honor the legacy of Edsa | Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II

The commemoration of the 1986 People Power Revolution this year seems to be more expansive. Various events commenced around the 22nd, and currently, there are still ongoing programs, such as the democracy march and a Mass at 3:00 p.m. at De La Salle University Dasmariñas campus in Cavite. Despite President…

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An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called in the Filipino faithful on Friday, November 24, 2023, to join in the scheduled interfaith walk for life and peace on December 8 in Mandaluyong City.

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"This is a profound journey for the truth, for the memory of those who gave their lives for the freedoms we have now, and the lessons that this dark past should teach us," Akbayan spokesperson RJ Naguit said in a statement.

Manila archdiocese churches toll bells for 36th Edsa anniversary

(File photo) MANILA - Churches under the Archdiocese of Manila will be tolling their bells later on Friday in observance of the 36th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution. "In response to the proposal of our brother priests, the Cardinal (Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula) approved of the tolling of our church bells tomorrow, February 25 at 12:00 noon and 8:00 in the evening, in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution and gratitude to the Lord for the gift of achieving change through prayer, love of country and peaceful means," the Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications said in a Facebook post Thursday night. Also, the archdiocese asked the clergy and the people to pray for Ukraine. "As we pray for our nation, let this also be an expression of our solidarity with the people of Ukraine," it added. The Manila archdiocese also invited the faithful to attend the Mass to be celebrated by Advincula at the Edsa Shrine at 12:15 p.m. February 25 is a special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1236 which marks the commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution in recognition of its contribution to the restoration of democracy and political, social, and economic reforms in the country. This year's commemoration carries the theme "Edsa 2022: Pagtutulungan Tungo sa Sama-Samang Pagbangon Mula sa Pandemya". (PNA) }

Cardinal Advincula to lead Mass for 36th Edsa anniversary

(File photo) MANILA - Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will celebrate the Mass to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on Friday. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications announced that the cardinal will lead the eucharistic celebration at the Edsa Shrine along Edsa corner Ortigas Avenue at 12:15 p.m. At the same time, the Most Holy Trinity Parish in Sampaloc, Manila will also hold a Mass to mark the occasion. "As we commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on the 25th of February, we will officiate the Mass for maintaining peace and justice," said the parish in a Facebook post. It added that a procession will be held after the Mass. "Every churchgoer is invited to wear a Black t-shirt and bring their own candle because after the Holy Mass there will be a Candle Light Procession with the Blessed Sacrament," the parish added. Also on Friday, Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites at the Edsa People Power Monument in Quezon City. Ano will be joined by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Edsa People Commission chairperson Rene Escalante. This year's commemoration carries the theme "Edsa 2022: Pagtutulungan Tungo sa Sama-Samang Pagbangon Mula sa Pandemya". (PNA) }