President Rodrigo Duterte is likely to skip the 34th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution and just work from home while Filipinos gather to celebrate the bloodless revolution that toppled former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986. ADVERTISEMENTIn an interview with Palace reporters on Friday, Panelo said he has not seen any schedule for Mr. Duterte to attend any Edsa-related event on Feb. 25. Since assuming office in 2016, the President has never attended all government-led celebrations of the historic Edsa People Power anniversary. Mr. Duterte is a known friend and supporter of the Marcoses, and has made no secret his admiration for the deposed strongman. Supported NoynoyInterestingly, in 2010, Mr. Duterte, who was then Davao City mayor, threw his support behind then Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s presidential bid.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 21, 2020 20:37 UTC