MANILA, Philippines (PNA) -- The EDSA People Power Commission has prepared a series of activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the People Power Revolution at EDSA in February 1986.

In a press briefing in Malacanang, former Government Service Insurance System Chairman and now Commissioner of the People Power Commission Cesar Sarino said the prudent but meaningful celebration aims to rekindle the EDSA spirit of sharing, giving and caring.

Aside from the flag raising ceremony at the People Power Monument at Edsa, an ecumenical mass at Edsa Shrine and the reenactment of the “salubong” where the military and the civilians meet at the Edsa strip, a medical mission at Camp Aguinaldo, sports, entrepreneurial and cultural activities, among others, are also lined–up to celebrate the Filipino people’s historic victory against a dictatorship 25 years ago.

The celebration, with the theme “Pilipino Ako, Ako Ang Lakas ng Pagbabago” starts on Feb. 17 and ends on Feb. 27. The activities include launching of books on the People Power Revolution, to photo exhibits, planting of 50,000 trees, unveiling of markers, cultural shows, Freedom Tours and an OPM concert.

On Feb. 23rd, a 40-hour vigil in 25 churches across the country will start. It will end on Feb. 25th.

Highlight of the celebrations is a boodle lunch with President Benigno S. Aquino III and some 2,500 people along the Edsa strip to rekindle the spirit of sharing that transpired 25 years ago. The Edsa strip will be full of food and souvenir stalls on the 25th.

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration will also hold a job fair featuring 5,000 overseas jobs.

In Malacanang, a Kalayaan Marker will be unveiled on Feb. 26 and the personalities who played significant roles during the Edsa People Power Revolution will be given recognition.

The celebrations end with a People Power Run on the 27th.

The People Power Commission said the activities for the 25th anniversary of People Power will show the world that the Filipinos are once again a “people united.”