Press Release
PR-025-2016
Philippine Embassy Commemorates the
30th Year Anniversary of the
1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
(Riyadh, 25 February 2016) - The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh commemorated the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution with a program on 25 February 2016 which was held at the Liwasang Bonifacio Philippine Embassy Grounds.
This year’s theme, EDSA 30: Pagbabago Ipinaglaban N’yo, Itutuloy Ko” where the torch symbolizing the gains of EDSA is being passed on to the young generation of Filipinos today, who enjoy the freedom and democracy that the revolution heroes has fought for back in EDSA in 1986.
The program was attended by Philippine Embassy personnel and representatives from Philippine-curriculum Schools in Riyadh.
First Secretary and Consul Christopher Patrick T. Aro read the message of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III. In the President’s message, he called on the generations of Filipinos not to forget what was fought for in EDSA in 1986 and that they continue to unite and fight for the Philippines. In this way, our country will rise prosperous and renewed for the future.
Three (3) student representatives from Elite International School, Future Generation Philippine International School and International Philippine School Riyadh, showed their outstanding talent in public speaking through a declamation piece answering the question, “Protecting the Gains of EDSA: My Contribution as a Filipino Youth”.
Earlrich Nerre Ibon from Elite International School (Left); Kyle Nicole Concio
From Future Generation International School (Center) and Jannah Corrine Jumamil
from International Philippine School in Riyadh (Right)
Grade 7 students from the International Philippine School in Riyadh performed, “Tara Na, Kanta Na, Pilipinas” while Grade 10 female students, on the other hand, performed “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas.” Students from the Future Generation Philippine International School sang “Handog ng Filipino sa Mundo”, the famous theme song of EDSA People Power Revolution.
The program ended with a meaningful message from First Secretary and Consul Christopher Patrick T. Aro who emphasize that change can be achieved through peaceful ways and to continue to inculcate among Filipinos their concern for each other and mostly, not to lose their love for their country.
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