SAN MIGUEL, Tarlac-- The cancellation of classes in some universities, especially Catholic schools, for the 39th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on Tuesday shows people are '' aware something is wrong too” about its declaration as a special working holiday from a public holiday, said Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation (NCAF) Executive Director Kiko Aquino Dee Monday.

Dee is the son of Viel, one of the daughters of the late President Corazon Aquino, who assumed the presidency in 1986 after a Church backed bloodless coup forced then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr, his family and business associates to leave the country,

He made this remark in the launching ceremony of the Aquino Center and Museum in San MIguel, Tarlac, a day ahead of the 39th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution.

Father Aris Sison, spokesperson of the Cubao Diocese told Storycon earlier that the Catholic Church has long been trying to urge not to forget the spirit of the Edsa People Power Revolution.

''In the past years, it would be a holiday, but inspite of not being a holiday, the schools declared holidays,'' he said.

Asked by one of the moderators in the program if this is a small protest, Sison said: ''Yes it is.''

In 2023, the government did not declare the Edsa People Power celebration in 2024 as a holiday because it was a Sunday.

Schools and universities declared no classes so its students can attend the programs commemorating the Edsa People Power Revolution which starts Tuesday afternoon along Edsa northbound.

“So for me it's exciting. I am very grateful for it. And definitely, for the 40th anniversary, now everyone knows that this will be the response of these schools. I'm very excited about what we can do for 2026”, Dee added.

The museum is open to the public on February 25 in line with the celebration of the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution after its two-year renovation since it closed in 2023.

The ceremony also launched a 200-page photo book “PNoy: Filipino” that featured the presidency of the late President Benigno Aquino III. Marie Manalili/DMS