PRESS RELEASE

25th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution  

Philippine Embassy personnel and members of the Filipino Community in Iran commemorated the 25^th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on 25 February 2011 at the Embassy Chancery.

In attendance were the officers and staff of the Embassy, who wore yellow outfit and officers and members of the Filipino community in Tehran.

Left Photo: Officers and staff of Tehran PE headed by CDA Mariano A. Dumia with members of the Filcom raised the Philippine flag for the 25^th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Right: Members of the Filcom posed with embassy personnel with CDA Dumia and wife, Mrs. Gloria Dumia, (seated 3^rd and 4^th from left, 2^nd row), and Minister and Consul General Rosario Lemque (2^nd from left, 2^nd row).  

The activities started at 8:00 with the flag raising ceremony, singing of the Philippine national anthem and pledge of allegiance to the Filipino flag through the “Panunumpa sa Watawat”.

Charge d’ Affaires Mariano A. Dumia gave his welcome remarks and read the  message of H.E. President Benigno S. Aquino III, while Minister and Consul General Rosario Lemque read the message of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo.

Left Photo: CDA Dumia read the message of H.E. President Benigno S. Aquino, III Right: Members of the Filcom posed for the camera while enjoying the Filipino breakfast.

Administrative Officer Mipantao A. Sarip delivered a piece, entitled: “Synopsis of the Historical Background of the EDSA People Power Revolution, where he summarized the events that took place before, during and after the people’s four-day bloodless revolution that ended the two decades of the Marcos regime; the restoration of freedom and democracy and the installation of Mrs. Corazon C. Aquino, as President. Mr. Sarip also read the message of President Aquino on the on-going peace process between the Philippine Government and the MILF and the CCP-NPA-NDF.

A breakfast of Filipino foods was served for the officers and members of the Filipino community and embassy personnel. The breakfast signified the Filipinos'  spirit of camaraderie and sharing during the four-day peaceful EDSA revolution in February 1986.