EDSA@40 - Laging Manalig, Patuloy na Magtaya

This year, our country celebrates the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. The theme of Ateneo de Manila’s commemoration is Laging Manalig, Patuloy na Magtaya. We remember that the University’s response to Martial Law and the Marcos dictatorship was inspired by the call of a faith that does justice and leads to committed service. Our community participated in processes of formation and engagement that instilled a deep value for human dignity, people empowerment, solidarity with the poor, and communal reconciliation that is the spirit of active nonviolence. Drawing on Gospel values and Catholic social teaching, and moved by the witnessing of people who, following the example of Christ, gave of themselves in the struggle for democracy, we joined with millions of fellow Filipinos in the courageous and peaceful collective action that made possible the victory at EDSA in 1986.

We will commemorate EDSA@40 with a University Mass on 24 February 2026, 10:30 am at the Blue Eagle Gym. The Eucharistic celebration will be preceded by a procession and recitation of the Holy Rosary. 

EDSA@40 - Laging Manalig, Patuloy na Magtaya

• 24 February 2026 (Tuesday)
• Rosary Procession, 9:30am, Church of the Gesu by the Sacred Heart statue
• University Mass, 10:30am, Blue Eagle Gym (BEG)
• Presider: Fr Roberto C Yap SJ
• Homilist: Fr Bienvenido F Nebres SJ
• Attire: We encourage attendees to come in Filipiniana

We will commemorate EDSA People Power@40 with a University Mass on 24 February 2026 (Tuesday), 10:30am, at the Blue Eagle Gym.

The Eucharistic celebration will be preceded by a procession and recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 am starting from the Church of the Gesu to BEG. We invite our students, colleagues, friends, and guests to gather in front of the Gesu.

The Grade School will hold their rosary prayer in the GS chapel at 9:45 AM. They will join us in BEG for the closing prayer at 10:15 AM.

We encourage all Ateneo students, employees, retirees, alumni, and parents to come together as one Ateneo community for our country.

"During this EDSA@40 commemoration, we ask the Lord for the grace of renewed inspiration, courage, and generosity to guide and sustain our mission of forming Filipino Christians and citizens who will give their lives in service to our country and people."
- Fr Roberto C Yap SJ

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