MANILA, Philippines — A broad coalition of Church leaders and civil society groups announced on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, that they will stage the third Trillion Peso March on February 25 to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
The march, organized by Caritas Philippines, the Buhay ang People Power Campaign Network (BAPP), and Simbahan at Komunidad Laban sa Katiwalian, aims to channel public outrage over the recent flood control and infrastructure scandals into a massive movement for systemic accountability.
Pillars of the Movement Fr. Tito Caluag, executive director of Caritas, stated that the event will focus on three main themes: celebrating the past (EDSA), acting in the present (fighting corruption), and working toward the future.
- The “Wake-Up” Call: Caluag noted that the multi-billion peso infrastructure anomalies have “awakened” the public’s sense of civic responsibility, leading to the resurgence of the “Trillion Peso March” movement.
- Stand on Resignation: Organizers clarified that they are not calling for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. or Vice President Sara Duterte. Instead, they demand that the government “exhaust all means” to hold high-ranking officials accountable through existing legal and constitutional processes, such as the pending impeachment complaints.
Schedule of Activities The commemoration will involve several days of action:
- February 23: Preliminary protest actions in various parts of Metro Manila.
- February 25 (Main Event):
- Prayer March: Starting from the EDSA Shrine to Club Filipino, commemorating Corazon Aquino’s 1986 inauguration.
- Main Program: Held at the People Power Monument.
- Commemorative Mass: To be presided over by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas at the EDSA Shrine.
- Nationwide Participation: All 86 Catholic dioceses in the Philippines are expected to hold simultaneous local events to mark the anniversary.
Voice of the Youth BAPP convener Francis Joseph “Kiko” Dee, grandson of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., emphasized that EDSA remains a vital space for discussing contemporary national crises. He urged the younger generation to see the 40th anniversary as a platform for active engagement rather than just a historical memory.
The “Trillion Peso March” takes its name from the estimated amount of public funds lost to corruption, reflecting a growing demand for transparency in the management of the national budget. As the country prepares for this milestone anniversary, the march is expected to be one of the largest demonstrations of public sentiment in recent years.