Talks to hold one ‘unified’ EDSA rally break down, protest plans diverge

The Trillion Peso March Movement’s program will be held at the People Power Monument, while Bayan will convene at the EDSA Shrine

MANILA, Philippines – Progressive groups will mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution at EDSA on Wednesday, February 25, but not on a shared stage or with a common program, after talks to coordinate actions and messaging broke down.

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) president Renato Reyes told Rappler on Sunday, February 22, that efforts to coalesce with the Trillion Peso March Movement failed despite at least two meetings earlier this month. 

As a result, different protest actions will proceed…

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