Cobbie Jan Canda, Regional Coordinator of Kabataan Partylist Southern Mindanao, called on the youth to battle disinformation and historical revisionism, by “preserving and protecting the lessons” of Martial Law as history proves that the unity of the people joined together in 1986 to overthrow the Marcos dictatorship.
A student holds a placard during the 39th EDSA People Power commemoration in Freedom Park, as rallyists remember and honor the martyrs and heroes who fought against the Marcos dictatorship. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Catholic schools across Mindanao are either suspending classes or will hold activities in commemoration of the 39th EDSA People Power on February 25, Tuesday, despite Malacañang not declaring it a holiday.
Aquino’s assassination by the Marcos dictatorship led millions to march in his funeral and protests that followed nationwide; the first national welgang bayan was staged in Davao in 1984.
“We’ve been lagging behind in democracy. It’s the same system.” – Davao City Vice-mayor Rodrigo Duterte
