37th EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary remembered in simple ceremony
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the commemoration of the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Saturday at the People Power Monument in the city.
Belmonte was joined by representatives from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Spirit of EDSA Foundation, national and local government agencies, and the military, civic, and religious sectors, according to a report by Mark Makalalad on Super Radyo dzBB.
WATCH: Nagkaroon ng simpleng flag-raising at wreath-laying ceremonies sa People Power Monument.
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Pinangunahan ito ni Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, mga kinatawan ng NHCP at iba’t-ibang sektor. | via @MMakalalad pic.twitter.com/O2BBzrORYi
The program was simple and included a flag raising and wreath laying.
Among the wreaths at the People Power Monument was the one sent by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Attendees sang "Isang Lahi" and "Magkaisa" as confetti was thrown in the air.
White doves were also released at the end of the short program.
WATCH: Pagtatapos ng programa sa People Power Monument sa Quezon City para sa paggunita ng EDSA People Power Revolution ngayong araw. | via @MMakalalad pic.twitter.com/eRl2eGOzSi
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The anniversary had as its theme "Pagkakaisa Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Pagbangon."
Meanwhile, rallyists converged near the People Power Monument to stage their own activity.
Spanning four days, from February 22 to 25, the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution ended the administration of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. —KG, GMA Integrated News