Catholic schools urged to declare Feb. 25 ‘academic holiday’ for EDSA at 40

Catholic schools nationwide are being urged to declare Feb. 25 an “academic holiday” to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. In a joint statement, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines and the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Catholic Education said the day should focus on reflection, commemoration and civic formation. “Students […] The post Catholic schools urged to declare Feb. 25 ‘academic holiday’ for EDSA at 40 appeared first on Interaksyon.


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