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HOLIDAY. The Saint Louis University in Baguio declares February 25, 2025 as a special non-working holiday to mark the anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.
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The move is seen as a subtle defiance of institutions unwilling to let a presidential directive dictate the erasure of history
BAGUIO, Philippines – The Saint Louis University (SLU) in Baguio City and other schools under the Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae-Philippines Schools Network have declared February 25 a special non-working day, suspending classes at all levels, during the EDSA People Power anniversary.
The move by the CICM-PSN, which include Saint Louis College-Cebu, Saint Louis College-San Fernando, Saint Mary’s University, the University of Saint Louis, and Maryhill School of Theology, was seen as a subtle defiance of institutions unwilling to let a presidential directive dictate the erasure of history.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision in late 2023 to scrap the EDSA anniversary from the official list of national holidays was widely criticized as an effort to diminish the memory of the 1986 uprising that ended his father’s two-decade rule.
“This is not just about honoring those who sacrificed during those events,” the CICM-PSN stated. “It is about ensuring that our students understand history so they know where we truly stand today.”
The 1986 EDSA Revolution was a defining moment in Philippine history, when the power of collective action ousted the Marcoses and restored democracy.
By suspending classes, CICM-PSN said it aims to instill in today’s learners a deeper recognition of this milestone and its lasting impact on the country’s political and social landscape, while reaffirming a commitment to historical awareness, critical thinking, and active civic engagement.
CICM-PSN encouraged its students and faculty to reflect on the lessons of the 1986 People Power, and on their responsibility in safeguarding democracy, emphasizing that history is something to be understood, lived, and defended. – Rappler.com
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