EDSA Holiday (February 25, 2015): A Special Non-Working Holiday Nationwide

The world-renowned People Power Revolution in EDSA is considered as one of the greatest triumphs of the Filipino people against the Marcos Regime. As part of the country’s celebration of the historic event, President Benigno S. Aquino has declared February 25, 2016 as a special non-working holidays in the entire Philippines. See Also: Feb. 26, … Read more

HPG Admits Traffic Problem in Manila is More Challenging than Catching Carjackers

The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) admitted during an interview with the media that the traffic problem in Metro Manila is more challenging than catching carjackers. This was the statement released by Highway Patrol Group Director Chief Supt. Arnold Gunnacao. According to the HPG’s chief, Supt. Gunnacao, going after car thieves only needs surveillance and arrest … Read more

MMDA, DOTC & LTRFRB to Launch the Express Bus System in EDSA

The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will launch the highly anticipated Express Connect or the Express Bus System along EDSA starting on Monday. According to the implementing agency of the Express Bus System, under the program a total of 50 … Read more

MMDA Blamed PNP for Traffic Jam During the EDSA Anniversary 2015

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) blamed the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the traffic jam during the EDSA Anniversary celebration on February 25. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino pinned down PNP for the closure of the EDSA’s northbound lanes from Shaw Boulevard to Santolan Avenue on Wednesday. According to the MMDA Chairman, the order to … Read more

EDSA Anniversary Road Closure Angers Netizens

Metro Manila’s busiest road, the Epifanio De Los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is the site of the world’s peaceful revolution during the year 1986 and as part of the anniversary celebration of the event, the MMDA decided to implement road closure on Thursday, February 25, 2015.   The EDSA Road Closure angers netizens as they vent … Read more

DOLE: EDSA Anniversary 2015 Holiday Pay Rules Announced

The Philippine National Government declared February 25, 2015 as a Special Holiday exclusively for students all over the country. The declaration of holiday is in accordance with Proclamation 831, which Pres. Aquino signed the declaration on July last year. The Department of Labor and Employment also released the Holiday Pay Rules for the EDSA holiday. … Read more

MMDA: EDSA Holiday 2015 Road Closure & Traffic Re-Routing

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the road closure and traffic re-routing for the Wednesday’s 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, which will be celebrating it’s 29th anniversary. Some roads in Metro Manila will be closed to traffic starting midnight until 4:00 PM on Wednesday. The MMDA also announced that the number … Read more

EDSA Anniversary February 25, 2015: A Special Holiday for Schools (Theme)

The national government declared February 25, 2015 as a Special Holiday for Schools nationwide according to the latest announcement released by Malacanang. The Philippines will be celebrating the 29th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, the world’s most peaceful uprising. See Also: February 25, 2015 EDSA Anniversary Holiday Pay Rules President Aquino declared … Read more