If you’ll be anywhere near EDSA on February 25, 2026, you may want to expect a series of commemorative and protest activities marking the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution.
On that day, Tindig Pilipinas and allied groups will hold Trillion Peso March Part 3, the latest installment in a series of anti-corruption rallies first launched in 2025. The event carries the theme “Tayo ang People Power laban sa korapsyon at dinastiya” and will bring together church and civil society organizations, youth advocates, Martial Law veterans, and families of victims of extra-judicial killings.
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Several activities have been scheduled in the days leading up to the main rally:
February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
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7 AM – ROAR! Walk for People Power at Araneta Center, Cubao
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12 PM – Holy Mass at the EDSA Shrine, presided by Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David
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2 PM – Prayer gathering at the EDSA Shrine grounds
February 23, 2026 (Monday)
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10 AM – Protest action against extra-judicial killings, coinciding with the first day of the International Criminal Court’s hearing of charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte
February 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Events on February 25 will take place at multiple points along EDSA:
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7 AM to 10 AM – Prayer march from the EDSA Shrine to Club Filipino, commemorating former President Cory Aquino’s oath-taking
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12 PM to 3 PM – Opening of booths and pre-program at the People Power Monument (White Plains Ave. cor. EDSA)
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3 PM to 5:30 PM – Main program, “Tayo ang People Power,” at the People Power Monument
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6 PM to 7 PM – High Mass at the EDSA Shrine, presided by Archbishop Soc Villegas
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8 PM to 10 PM – “The People’s Power” launch of YSpeak 2.0 at ETON Centris
At around 4 PM, a simultaneous commemoration is also expected to take place across 86 Catholic dioceses nationwide.
What the march is calling for
According to Tindig Pilipinas, the third Trillion Peso March continues the calls raised in its previous rallies.
Among the measures being pushed are the passage of the Anti-Dynasty Law and the Party-List Reform Law, along with other systemic reforms. Organizers are also calling for the prosecution of individuals involved in the alleged flood control scandal and the recovery of ill-gotten wealth.
The agenda further includes seeking justice for victims of human rights abuses, forming a truth commission, ensuring reparations for extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration, and countering what organizers describe as historical revisionism related to martial law.
At a press conference on February 11, 2026, Kiko Aquino-Dee, co-convenor of the Buhayin ang People Power Movement, clarified that seeking the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte will not be part of the February 25 program.
A quick look back
The first Trillion Peso March was held on September 21, 2025, coinciding with the anniversary of the declaration of martial law. A second rally followed on Bonifacio Day, November 30, 2025.
With Part 3 falling on the 40th anniversary of EDSA, organizers say the event aims to both commemorate the historic uprising and continue their calls for reforms.
Those interested in attending may check the official pages of participating organizations for updates, route details, and possible advisories.
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