Marcos Considers Making Feb. 25 a National Holiday

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to studying a proposal to declare February 25, the anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, a national holiday.

24 Feb, 16:00 — 25 Feb, 05:52

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Why this matters

The EDSA People Power Revolution is a landmark event that overthrew the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the father of the current president. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s consideration of making Feb. 25 a national holiday is highly significant, as it touches on national memory, historical revisionism, and reconciliation in a country deeply divided by its past.

Key entitiesFerdinand Marcos Jr.EDSA People Power Revolution University of the Philippines-Diliman University Council

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Feb. 25 is a significant date related to the EDSA People Power Revolution.
The EDSA People Power Revolution is an important historical event in the Philippines.

Key claims1 agreed · 3 unverified

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to proposals to declare Feb. 25 of every year a national holiday.

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Feb. 25 commemorates the Edsa People Power Revolution.

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The country marks the 40th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolt.

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The EDSA people power revolt is a democratic necessity, not just nostalgia.

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Where they diverge

The primary focus of coverage regarding Feb. 25

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Focuses on President Marcos Jr.'s potential decision to declare Feb. 25 a national holiday.

philstar

Emphasizes the historical and democratic necessity of the EDSA People Power Revolution, independent of holiday declarations.

Coverage gaps

President Marcos Jr. is considering making Feb. 25 a national holiday.

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Missingphilstar

The country is marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolt.

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Moderate (27/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreporting government's consideration of EDSA holiday

philstarcentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly Factualemphasizing democratic necessity of EDSA revolt

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage leans center-left, with one outlet reporting on a government proposal for a holiday, and another emphasizing the democratic significance of the EDSA Revolution.

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inquirerMostly Factual181d ago

Marcos to ‘study’ proposal to make Feb. 25 a holiday

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to proposals to declare Feb. 25 of every year a national holiday, to give Filipinos time to commemorate the Edsa People Power Revolution. Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday the President was “ready to study” the proposed legislation to declare Feb. 25 a regular

By cbuban

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philstarMostly Factual182d ago

‘People power a democratic necessity, not just nostalgia’

As the country marks the 40th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolt today, the University of the Philippines-Diliman University Council reminded the public that the event is more than “nostalgia” – it is a democratic necessity.

By Emmanuel Tupas

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First report: philstar · 24 Feb, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 14h|Window: 14h

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philstar24 Feb, 16:00First to report

‘People power a democratic necessity, not just nostalgia’

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inquirer25 Feb, 05:52Latest update

Marcos to ‘study’ proposal to make Feb. 25 a holiday

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a general reflection on the historical significance of EDSA to a specific government action regarding its commemoration.

Eve of Anniversary Reflection2026-02-24T16:00:00.000Z

On the eve of the EDSA anniversary, focus is on the event's enduring democratic importance.

Anniversary Day Proposal2026-02-25T05:52:00.000Z

On the anniversary day, news emerges about President Marcos Jr.'s openness to declaring Feb. 25 a holiday.

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Marcos Considers Making Feb. 25 a National Holiday

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Marcos to ‘study’ proposal to make Feb. 25 a holiday

‘People power a democratic necessity, not just nostalgia’

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‘People power a democratic necessity, not just nostalgia’

Marcos to ‘study’ proposal to make Feb. 25 a holiday

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