Class and work will be suspended nationwide on February 25, 2020 to commemorate the 34th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution which was happened in 1986.
“The People Power Revolution (also known as the EDSA Revolution, the Philippine Revolution of 1986, EDSA 1986, EDSA I (pronounced as EDSA One) and EDSA People Power) was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines, mostly in Metro Manila, from February 22–25, 1986.” -Wikipedia
Proclamation No. 845 which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte declares February 25, 2020, as a special (non-working holiday).
WHEREAS, on 25 February 2020, the country will commemorate the 34th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution which restored democracy and ushered political, social, and economic reforms in the country. -Proclamation No. 845
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