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From talking up towards corruption to remembering the teachings from the previous, Filipinos bear in mind EDSA Folks Energy by way of these actions
MANILA, Philippines – Forty years because the historic 1986 rebellion, the spirit of Folks Energy is being reclaimed not as a mere reminiscence, however as an energetic, evolving drive for change.
In commemoration of the revolution, two main rallies will happen in Metro Manila on Wednesday, February 25, to additionally name for accountability amid the flood management corruption scandal.
Buhay ang Folks Energy (BAPP) community, together with church teams, will lead the third installment of the Trillion Peso March on the Folks Energy Monument on Wednesday.
The EDSA40 community, together with Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot and the Duterte Panagutin Community, will collect at Ortigas Avenue nook EDSA to talk up towards corruption.
Teams becoming a member of the rallies will hyperlink the revolution’s legacy to trendy calls for for reform, focusing on political dynasties and the general public infrastructure scandal.
Throughout the Philippines, a number of occasions and actions are being held to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the EDSA Folks Energy Revolution. Here’s a working record of occasions:
Occasions, boards, discussions
- Cebu Metropolis | The Involved Artists of the Philippines’ “Pahinumdum/Pakigbisig,” a commemorative poster exhibit reflecting EDSA, will run till February 28 on the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum.
- On-line | UCLA Asian American Research Division will maintain a web-based occasion on February 24, 4 pm, the place audio system will share tales and poetry on the historical past of the revolution and the continuing energy of individuals energy. The occasion is open to the general public. members can register right here.
- On-line | Samahan ng Ugnayan para sa Likas Yaman at Pamanang-bayan will maintain a web-based discussion board, “EDSA 40: From Folks Energy to Digital Energy – Reclaiming Democracy within the Age of Disinformation,” on February 24, 2 pm – 5 pm through Zoom.
- Quezon Metropolis | Caritas Philippines will launch the return of the youth debate present “YSpeak” at ETON Centris, Quezon Metropolis, on February 25. The occasion can even characteristic a free out of doors live performance with Ben&Ben and different artists. Entrance is open to the general public.
Mobilization, protests, mass
- Cebu | SuPaKK 2.0 (Sugboanong Pakigbisog Kontra Korapsyon), a prayer-centered anti-corruption initiative of the Archdiocese of Cebu, will begin with a Holy Mass on the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu – Pilgrim Middle on February 25, 2 pm, earlier than marching to Plaza Independencia for the Yukbo Live performance. Attendees are inspired to put on a white shirt, wristband, or headband for unity and peace.
- Iloilo Metropolis | As a continuation of their September 21 and November 30 protests, the Kahublagan Kontra Kurapsyon calls on Ilonggos to put on white and be a part of their march for accountability from the Iloilo Provincial Capitol to St. Clement’s Church on February 25.
- Melbourne, Australia | Anakbayan Melbourne is holding a commemorative anti-corruption protest in commemoration of the EDSA Folks Energy Revolution at Fed Sq., Melbourne, on February 25, 6 pm.
College actions
- Manila | Adamson College is holding a sequence of actions, together with Holy Lots, screenings, displays, candle lightings, and a noise barrage from February 20 to March 6 inside their campus neighborhood. The college can also be encouraging their neighborhood to take part within the Tayo ang Folks Energy gatherings held at EDSA Folks Energy Monument.
- Davao | Ateneo de Davao has lined up a sequence of actions from an EDSA photograph exhibit, film-viewing exercise to a dialogue between a Martial Regulation survivor and a scholar from February 16 to 25. For the total record of actions, verify this out.
- Quezon Metropolis | Ateneo de Manila College will maintain a college mass on February 24, 10:30 am, on the Blue Eagle Gymnasium. Attendees are additionally invited to assemble in entrance of the Church of the Gesù at 9:30 am for a procession.
- Laguna | Mapúa Malayan School held EDSA @ 40: Paninindigan, Pananampalataya, at Pag-Asa on February 23 on the Francisco Balagtas Auditorium. It featured scholar performances and talks by faculty officers and college members, with the goal to advertise historic consciousness, democratic values, and civic engagement.
- Quezon Metropolis | The UP Diliman Scholar Council, along with over 100 scholar organizations, will maintain completely different actions that goal to encourage civic participation on February 24. Amongst these actions are talks on scholar activism and digital security, in addition to on-line webinars on methods to probe public information to identify corruption. Examine this out for the record of actions.
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija | Araullo College will maintain a lineup of actions, “EDSA 40: Pag-asa, Pagkakaisa, Paglaya,” from February 24 to 25. One in every of its actions is a screening of the documentary movie 11,103 on February 24. In the meantime, freedom stroll, human formation, and chalk artwork actions might be held in varied components of the campus on February 25.
- Quezon Metropolis | The UP School of Social Work and Neighborhood Growth (CSWCD) will facilitate a dialogue on the scenario of the nation on February 27, 9 am to 12 pm, on the Seminar Room, UP CSWCD Constructing. Stroll-ins are welcome. members should register right here.
Have you learnt of different occasions and actions commemorating the fortieth EDSA Folks Energy anniversary? Ship it to the Volunteer Alternatives chat room of the Rappler app. – with stories from Gabie Torre and Valerie Ferido/Rappler.com
Gabie Torre is a Rappler volunteer taking over Bachelor of Science in Neighborhood Growth on the College of the Philippines-Diliman. Presently, she is a member of UP SUPER, an advocacy scholar group in UP Diliman that helps individuals with incapacity, and an energetic volunteer for Greenpeace PH.
Valerie Ferido is a Rappler volunteer taking a Bachelor of Science diploma in Psychology on the Far Jap College-Manila. She is a senior workers author for FEU Advocate’s literary part. Valerie can also be a psychological well being advocate and storyteller enthusiastic about narratives that humanize social points.
