Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 25) — President Rodrigo Duterte reminded Filipinos of their right to vote in commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Monday.
“As the entire nation prepares for the upcoming Midterm Elections this May, let us always remember how this historic revolution restored our power to collectively chart our future through the ballot. May we all have a profound sense of appreciation and understanding of what we lost and what we reclaimed,” Duterte said in his message Monday.
He said the revolution showed to the world that “history can be rewritten without the need to resort to violent means.”
“I am hopeful that this occasion will inspire all of us, especially the younger generation, to deeply value the freedom and liberty that we won in EDSA. Let us never forget the sacrifice of those who came before us so that we may always be motivated to preserve and protect the democratic way of life that we enjoy today,” Duterte added.
The President has previously skipped the commemoration rites, and Malacañang said Wednesday he is most likely to do so for the third time.
Read the President’s full message below:
READ: President Rodrigo Duterte's message in commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the People Power Revolution. https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt pic.twitter.com/blLJt8aE0J
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