25th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution Schedule of Events

February 25, 2011

Honors and Flag Raising Ceremony
7:30 A.M., People Power Monument

A flag raising ceremony at the People Power Monument will kick off the celebration. An Ecumenical Prayer will also be held after the ceremony.

Unveiling of the Cardinal Sin Statue
and Flower Offering at the Ninoy and Cory Statues
9:30 A.M., Rizal Park

This event is spearheaded by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. In attendance will be residents of Manila, the religious including twenty-five bishops and Catholic school students. After the unveiling, flowers will be offered at the Ninoy and Cory statues.

Job Fair
7:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M, POEA Building

The POEA will hold a job fair featuring thirty licensed employment agencies who have committed to offer a total of 25,000 job openings. This job fair is open to the public and thousands of job seekers are expected to come.

EDSA Strip
7:00 A.M. to 12:00 midnight

The north bound lane of EDSA will be transformed into a festive strip where people who will attend the celebrations will be able to see the actual tanks used by soldiers during the revolution. People will also be able to register and make commitments for the country at Tatak Edsa Registration tents. Food will be available at P25 at food stalls put up by the Philippine Franchise Association.

Medical-Dental Mission
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Camp Aguinaldo Gate

A medical and dental mission will be held throughout the day at the Camp Aguinaldo Gate in front of EDSA.

Unveiling of Marker
11:00 A.M., POEA Building

A historical marker will be unveiled in the exact location where former President Cory Aquino delivered a speech during the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Boodle Lunch
12:00 Noon, EDSA

There will be a boodle lunch along EDSA for 2,500 people including CEOs, LGU representatives, student leaders, and others. This activity seeks to rekindle the spirit of sharing that transpired during the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Salubungan Program
3:45 P.M., EDSA

This will reenact the “Salubungan” that happened 25 years ago when then General Ramos and Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile joined forces against the dictator. The forces will converge at the People Power Monument.

Live Musical Variety Show
8:00 P.M., White Plains Avenue


Set for the concert- photo by Ogie Alcasid

A live concert will be held that will showcase various Filipino artists from the Kapuso, Kapamilya, and Kapatid networks. The variety show is divided into five (5) suites: “Simulain, People Power History 101,” “Ang Diwa, the Spirit of EDSA People Power,” “Mga Simbolo, People Power Lives On,” “Mga Bayani, the Heroes of Today,” and “People Power Ngayon, Nation Building Today.” The PANA Ad campaign will also be launched at the concert. A fireworks display will follow the concert.

LGU Participation
LGUs across the country will hold events that will include medical missions, tree planting, monitoring of smoke belchers, and other projects to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution.
Freedom tour will continue. (VIP tour at 1:00 PM)

Source!- Manila Bulletin


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