The NCRPO is preparing for the 40th EDSA People Power Revolution.
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said 14,000 police officers will be deployed for the 40th EDSA People Power Revolution.
February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) is a special working day, in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, which ushered in “political, social, and economic reforms in the country.” This is according to the Proclamation No. 1006, signed by President
Ferdinand Marcos Jr
This year, in the upcoming commemoration of this historical event, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced that 14,000 police officers will secure the upcoming 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25.
“This scheduled rally on Feb. 25, we’re gonna prepare for it even more. Our deployment is just the same. In past rallies, it’s around 13,000 to 14,000 personnel,”
NCRPO Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin confirmed.
The security plan prioritizes crowd control and the maintenance of peace and order throughout the various commemorative activities expected across Metro Manila.
Meanwhile, here are the
regular holidays and special non-working days for 2026
from the Palace:
Regular Holidays:
January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
April 2 – Maundy Thursday
April 3– Good Friday
April 9 (Thursday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 (Friday) – Labor Day
June 12 (Friday) – Independence Day
August 31 (last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day
November 30 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day
December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day
December 30 (Wednesday) – Rizal Day
Special (Non-Working) Days:
August 21 (Friday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
December 8 (Tuesday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 31 (Thursday) – Last Day of the Year
Additional special (non-working) days:
February 17 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
April 4 – Black Saturday
November 2 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day
December 24 (Thursday) – Christmas Eve