Govt workers urged to display yellow décor for EDSA-1 anniv

Malacañang enjoined government officials and employees to display People-Power-themed décor, including yellow buntings, stickers and tarpaulins, to mark the 25th anniversary celebration of the 1986 EDSA revolt. In Memorandum Circular No. 13, the Palace also enjoined government employees and officials to take part in commemorative activities from Feb. 17 to 27. "(All) departments, agencies and instrumentalities of the National Government, including government-owned and controlled corporations as well as local government units are hereby enjoined to participate in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution," it said in the memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. President Benigno Aquino III's late mother Corazon was at the forefront of the EDSA-1 revolt, and was installed to the presidency on the same day Ferdinand Marcos was ousted. The Palace pointed out the EDSA-1 revolt from Feb. 22 to 25, 1986 "restored democratic institutions and ushered in meaningful political, social, and economic reforms in the country." "It was a moment in our history when millions of Filipinos bravely united for democratic reforms through peaceful means which earned our country the respect and admiration of the world," it said. This year's celebration will bear the theme “EDSA 25: PILIPINO AKO. AKO ANG LAKAS NG PAGBABAGO," to be spearheaded by the EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC). The Palace also urged government officials and employees in particular to join related activities such as fora, lectures, film showing, and tree-planting. It encouraged them to display banners or tarpaulins carrying the celebration’s theme in government offices, and also to put up yellow buntings or flags.—JV, GMA News