2 w. ago In the Philippines, the curious case of the vanishing holiday—EDSA People Power no more?

In the Philippines, the curious case of the vanishing holiday—EDSA People Power no more?  asianews.network

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2 w. ago EDSA in pop culture: Scenes, lyrics from movies, song go viral as country commemorates EDSA 39

Lines from movies about history and the 1986 People Power Revolution gained traction as Filipinos celebrate the 39th anniversary of the historic event that ended dictatorship and restored democracy. Entertainment website CinemaBravo on Tuesday, February 25 posted some scenes from “Smaller and Smaller Circles,” “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 3,” and the 2011 cover of […] The post EDSA in pop culture: Scenes, lyrics from movies, song go viral as country commemorates EDSA 39 appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Archbishop Soc pens message to students on EDSA People Power anniversary

DAGUPAN CITY — Below is the full text of Archbishop Socrates Villegas’ message to students of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan on the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power on Feb. 25, 2025: Your Father Soc here in the Archdiocese of Lingayen Dagupan was the first Rector of the EDSA Shrine built […] The post Archbishop Soc pens message to students on EDSA People Power anniversary appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago ‘#JusticeForShann’: Youth leaders call for accountability in Grade 11’s death during school event

Youth leaders have called for accountability from a Catholic private school in Marikina City after a senior high school student lost his life during a school event, allegedly due to the lack of immediate emergency response. The Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP) called for justice for Shann Mikhail Eustaquio, a student of Our Lady […] The post ‘#JusticeForShann’: Youth leaders call for accountability in Grade 11’s death during school event appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Imus bishop calls for prayers to mark EDSA People Power anniversary

Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of Imus has urged parishes in his diocese to offer prayers on Feb. 25 in observance of the 39th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. In a circular issued on February 21, he encouraged parishes and other Catholic institutions to commemorate the historic event by praying for the country. “I kindly enjoin our […] The post Imus bishop calls for prayers to mark EDSA People Power anniversary appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Catholic schools urged to observe EDSA People Power anniversary

A association of Catholics schools in the nation’s capital is encouraging its members to observe the 39th EDSA People Power anniversary on Feb. 25, despite a Palace order declaring it a special working day. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines – National Capital Region (CEAP-NCR) urged its 190 member schools to declare a “non-academic […] The post Catholic schools urged to observe EDSA People Power anniversary appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Catholic schools raise concerns over comprehensive sexuality education program

An association of Catholic schools has expressed concerns over a controversial curriculum teaching students about “reproductive health,” warning it could threaten their identity and academic freedom. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) released a statement Thursday seeking clarification on the growing concerns over the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) program. CEAP raised issues over […] The post Catholic schools raise concerns over comprehensive sexuality education program appeared first on Interaksyon.

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