PHOTO STORY: Another revolution at EDSA on its 40th
Various religious, progressive, environmental, and educational social mass organizations gathered at both EDSA Shrine and People Power Monument on Wednesday to protest corruption in governance in the country on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026 in Quezon City.
Members of the UP Repertory Company are seen to depict "taong putik" that signifies a protest for the alleged "floodgate scandal" in the Philippines. The street performance is a continues effort to spread the message about anomalies that started on the 21 September 2025 protest.
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Sea of police
A sea of police officers were also seen guarding on shifts two Filipino democratic icons in anticipation to prohibit the protesters with their mobilization without permit.
No permit, no rally
Hundreds of protesters hold the line at EDSA Southbound starting from 10:30AM they were stopped by the police forces due to lack of permit to stage a program. They also brought in a truck intended to be a stage but was cut off due to the truck ban in EDSA.
A feet gap is seen among the protesters and the authorities at EDSA. Members from the youth sectors braves the frontline of the protest. They are seen to tie their arms to fore part line of the protest.
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Truck that served as the stage for the program.
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Sides of the protest were also barricaded by the police.
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Activist Mimi Doringo seen to sport an earing that reads "Marcos is the king of corrupt."
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Members of the UP Repertory Company are seen on attendance at the protest on Wednesday.
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A card saying "rice not bullets" is raised at a protest in EDSA.
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However, demonstrators were able to push through after a series of tensions from the authorities. A report mentioned that there were two people arrested due to the clash.
Pumped up kicks: Demonstrators are seen to run towards EDSA-Ortigas after breaking the police barricade.
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A man is seen to be pushed by a shield in a tension on the protest.
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A sign that says "People are not allowed here" is seen to contrast the protesters walking after breaking through shielded police that prohibited them to stage a program due to lack of permit.
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People continue to push through amid police using force via shields in an effort to stop protesters from progressing to the iconic National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace--commonly known as EDSA Shrine.
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Tension between police and protesters after hours of being stopped due to lack of permit.
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“If not us, who? You will stop the corruption.”
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White Plains
From morning to dawn, a stage was set for a program and concert to remember the People Power. Booths, and shops were seen at the premises that sell merchandise related to People Power Revolution and anti-corruption. People from women, religious and educational sectors are also seen in attendance.
Reaching the shrine
Protesters from EDSA South bound were able to reach the Shrine. Yet, the police did not let them through the east side of Ortigas Avenue. Leading to a traffic bottleneck at the intersection.
Once they did, when settled, the program along with the performances were staged in the road, giving way to motorists passing through east side of Ortigas, and providing access at its flyover.
EDSA-Ortigas during the protest.
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An under age vendor crosses Ortigas Avenue where a police barricade is seen in front of EDSA Shrine.
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A man who cosplays as Monkey D. Luffy from the animated show "One Piece" raises a flag of the Straw Hat Pirate Crew. Globally, the flag has been recognized as a symbol of defiance, resistance, and solidarity against corruption and authoritarianism for Gen Z protesters in Asia, especially in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Nepal.
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Members of the UP Repertory Company are seen to depict "taong putik" that signifies a protest for the alleged "floodgate scandal" in the Philippines. The street performance is a continues effort to spread the message about anomalies that started on the September 21, 2025 protest.
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More than 12000 people joined the protest in EDSA on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026 in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of People Power Revolution.
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Dispersal
At dusk, people were seen to disperse. A police line that led protesters from the shrine to the monument were walled by the police.
Members of transport group MANIBELA walks leaving White Plains Avenue as the event ends.
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Way from EDSA Shrine to People Power Monument gated by the police.
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Sunset at EDSA Shrine
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