Connect with us

Headline

Ex-President Aquino, other LP officials join 31st EDSA People Power Day

Published

on

The former president was acknowledged by the people because this was his first appearance in public for such an event when he stepped down from office on June 30, 2016. (Photo: Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)/ Facebook)

The former president was acknowledged by the people because this was his first appearance in public for such an event when he stepped down from office on June 30, 2016. (Photo: Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)/ Facebook)

MANILA –Former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and other officials of the Liberal Party (LP) joined the commemoration of the 31st EDSA People Power at the People Power Monument (PPM) on Saturday.

The former president was acknowledged by the people because this was his first appearance in public for such an event when he stepped down from office on June 30, 2016.

Present in the event were Vice President Leni Robredo, Senators Franklin Drilon, Francisco “Kiko” Pangilinan, Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, rallyist groups of Akbayan, religious sector and students from different universities with ongoing program at the PPM in EDSA, Quezon City.

Also present were former Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, Quezon City Rep. Kit Belmonte, Senator Bam Aquino and Fr. Robert Reyes.

Pangilinan stressed that their gathering was not an “anti-Duterte” rally, but rather, the celebration of people power.

On the other hand, the former president scored the statements of some government officials that they have the intention to conduct a destabilization.

Aquino termed such statements as merely “kalokohan”.

“Nag-aalok kami ng tulong tapos magde-destabilization? Kalokohan naman yata yun,” former President Aquino said.

Noel Cabangon and other artists performed during the event.

online pharmacy purchase stromectol without prescription with best prices today in the USA

Meanwhile, several members of the Duterte Youth Movement also conducted their own activity in EDSA.

Because they were different from the rest of the groups, some of the crowd noticed them and shouted on the side of the pro-Duterte groups.

online pharmacy purchase zithromax without prescription with best prices today in the USA

However, they were voluntarily pacified by their colleagues and some other people even offered flowers to the youth group.

The organizers estimated that almost 8,000 people were in the EDSA People Power Monument, aside from the others in nearby areas.

On the other hand, more than 200,000 supporters of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte also gathered at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta Park, Manila, which was attended by some Cabinet members.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Maria in Vancouver

Lifestyle1 month ago

Becoming Your Best Version

By Matter Laurel-Zalko As a woman, I’m constantly evolving. I’m constantly changing towards my better version each year. Actually, I’m...

Lifestyle2 months ago

The True Power of Manifestation

I truly believe in the power of our imagination and that what we believe in our lives is an actual...

Maria in Vancouver3 months ago

DECORATE YOUR HOME 101

By Matte Laurel-Zalko Our home interiors are an insight into our brains and our hearts. It is our own collaboration...

Maria in Vancouver3 months ago

Guide to Planning a Wedding in 2 Months

By Matte Laurel-Zalko Are you recently engaged and find yourself in a bit of a pickle because you and your...

Maria in Vancouver3 months ago

Staying Cool and Stylish this Summer

By Matte Laurel-Zalko I couldn’t agree more when the great late Ella Fitzgerald sang “Summertime and the livin’ is easy.”...

Maria in Vancouver4 months ago

Ageing Gratefully and Joyfully

My 56th trip around the sun is just around the corner! Whew. Wow. Admittedly, I used to be afraid of...

Maria in Vancouver5 months ago

My Love Affair With Pearls

On March 18, 2023, my article, The Power of Pearls was published. In that article, I wrote about the history...

Maria in Vancouver5 months ago

7 Creative Ways to Propose!

Sometime in April 2022, my significant other gave me a heads up: he will be proposing to me on May...

Maria in Vancouver6 months ago

Why Eating Healthy Matters

We are what we eat, so don’t be fast, cheap, easy, or fake — we should take these words to...

Maria in Vancouver6 months ago

Maria Goes To Lapu Lapu Day Block Party!

On April 27, 2024, the Filipino community of Vancouver had its first Pinoy multi-Block Party in the most diverse neighbourhood,...