25/02/2026
It has been 40 years since Filipinos flooded the streets of EDSA to oust the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., and reclaim the countryโs democratic institutions through the 1986 People Power Revolution.
On February 25, 1986, the dictator was finally overthrown through the efforts of the Filipino people who fought to reclaim their lost democracy. Together, we commemorate and honor the people who made the EDSA Revolution possible. It was not just a walk on the streets; it was the result of the people who were killed, families that were starved, and voices that were silenced.
Forty years have passed, yet corruption is still rampant, leaving numerous impoverished families. The family that had once been exiled was brought to power again. Meanwhile, the problems that the country faces continue to persist, unresolved, covered up, and forgotten. Their disturbing rise to power reminds us to remain vigilant. We will not be silenced, we will not be intimidated, and we will not forget.
UP ALCHEMES joins the people in the streets to decry corruption, condemn the blatant distortion of our nationโs history, and demand accountability from those who betray the public trust and the will of the people. With the recent issues of corruption, incompetence, and public distrust, we desire truth, justice, and freedom. We will carry on the spirit of People Power as a memento of our relentless struggle against corruption.
