Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — President Benigno Aquino III and some of his cabinet secretaries were the first to visit the EDSA People Power experiential museum on Thursday (February 25).
The museum depicts the events that led to the collapse of the dictatorship 30 years ago.
Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and his running mate Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo also toured with the president.
Robredo said it was an emotional experience for her. She said the museum brought back memories of her activist years in college, which marked her political awakening.
The congresswoman admitted it is chilling that vice presidential candidate Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. does not acknowledge the acts committed by his father. She pointed out, if one does not acknowledge the sins of the past, you are bound to repeat them.
Robredo hopes that this museum would help enlighten the electorate on the reality of martial law.
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The museum has nine halls where visitors can watch the reenactment of events that unfolded during martial law and the 1986 EDSA revolution.
The exhibits are meant to send a message to Filipinos—young and old to never forget the past, and stop it from happening again.
Officials from the EDSA People Power Commission also said this museum is part of a campaign for truth. They said those who want to revise history mislead many young people.
The museum located at Camp Aguinaldo is open for public viewing until Friday (February 26) from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight.
According to EDSA People Power Commission Asst. Sec. Celso Santiago, Jr., since online registration for visitors is already full, they would accommodate walk-ins.
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