Church leaders, civic groups call for justice, accountability in 40th EDSA anniversary march

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Feb 15
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Church and civic leaders will lead the third “Trillion Peso March” on Feb. 25 to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Fr. Carmelo “Tito” Caluag, executive director of Caritas Philippines, said the Church continues to call for justice, accountability, and respect for the Constitution amid persistent corruption.

“The Church stands for the rule of law and the respect of the Constitution,” Caluag said, urging public insistence on the admission of guilt and recovery of stolen wealth.

Organized by multi-sectoral groups under Buhay Ang People Power, the anniversary theme, “Tayo ang People Power Laban sa Korapsyon at Dinastiya! Noon. Ngayon. Bukas,” links past and present struggles against corruption and political dynasties.

Francis Joseph “Kiko” Dee, campaign convenor, said participants will appeal for the passage of the Anti-Political Dynasty Law, included by President Marcos as one of 21 priority bills to pass by June.

The activities will begin with a prayer march from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., from EDSA Shrine to Club Filipino, commemorating the oath-taking of former President Corazon Aquino.

A main program follows from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the People Power Monument, culminating in a Mass to be presided over by Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan.

Caluag said the march will call for prosecution of major corruption cases, recovery of ill-gotten wealth, justice for human rights violations, formation of a truth commission, and defense of historical truth.

Dee clarified that while he supports calls for accountability at the highest levels, the anniversary events focus on peaceful, constitutional civic action rather than violent or extra-legal measures. Organizers said the march will be replicated across 86 dioceses nationwide.