ENJOINING ALL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS, AS W…

On 22-25 February 1986, the EDSA
People Power Revolution restored democratic institutions and ushered in
meaningful political, social, and economic reforms in the country. It
was a moment in our history when millions of Filipinos bravely united
for democratic reforms through peaceful means which earned our country
the respect and admiration of the world.

Relative thereto, this year’s celebration will bear the theme “ANONG TAYA MO PARA SA PILIPINAS NATIN?” to
be spearheaded by the EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC). Pursuant to
Executive Order No. 82, series of 1999, as amended by Executive Order
No. 17, series of 2010, the EPPC is mandated to initiate activities that
will expand awareness of the principles and values that the EDSA People
Power Revolution stands for, and to plan, organize and implement the
yearly commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution every 25 th of
February.

In this connection, all departments, agencies and
instrumentalities of the National Government, including government-owned
and controlled corporations as well as local government units are
hereby enjoined to participate in the celebration of the 26th
Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution through the following
activities:

1. Active participation in all activities and
   events, from 14 to 25 February 2012 , organized by the EPPC and
   non-government organizations;

2. Assistance in the programs and activities planned by the EPPC to ensure effective implementation and execution thereof;
3. Conduct of related activities (fora, lectures, film showing, community services and other similar activities);
4. Display of “EDSA 26: ANONG TAYA MO PARA SA PILIPINAS NATIN?” banners and/or tarpaulins in all government offices as well as putting up of yellow buntings and/or flags; and,
5. Undertake
   close coordination with the EPPC as regards the programs and activities
   for the celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power
   Revolution.

This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila , this 15th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twelve.

 

	By authority of the President:
	(SGD.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.             Executive Secretary