Oroquieta City schools commemorate EDSA revolution

By Rutchie C. Aguhob

Thursday 21st of February 2013

OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The Oroquieta City Schools Division opened the celebration of the 27th EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (EPPRA) Week during the flag raising ceremony last February 18.

History teachers then shared information about the revolution which took place at the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue in Manila.

Observed from Feb. 17-23 every year as stated in Presidential Proclamation 224, the EPPRA Week highlights the commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Feb. 25, 1986.

This year’s theme is: “EDSA 27: Pilipinas Natin, Abot-Tanaw Na!”

The revolution gained international prominence for democracy-loving Filipinos, as the nation was released from martial law and where Corazon Cojuanco-Aquino, mother of President Benigno Aquino III was declared as the first woman president of the country.

Schools Division Superintendent Agustines E. Cepe, Ph.D, said school-based activities promoting the values of the EDSA People Power Revolution, such as unity, democracy and nationalism will be conducted by several school districts from February19-22.

Meanwhile, Araling Panlipunan Education Program Supervisor Francis J. Buac said a fun run dubbed: “Dagan DepEd Para sa EDSA 27” is scheduled on February 22 to be participated in by teachers and students of the division.

Preceded by a morning praise at 5:30 a.m. and a “hataw” physical fitness exercise, the activity will take place at 7:00 a.m. after which a short program will follow where Cepe will give a message on the significance of the event.

Buac said video clips about the EDSA People Power Revolution will also be shown during the event. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)