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On February 25th, 2026, the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture (ISACC), the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), and Church Cafe marched to the EDSA People Power Monument to join the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution—also dubbed as Trillion Peso March Part 3. The groups issued a unified call: REDEEM HISTORY AND BRING FORTH JUSTICE.
After the main program, the three groups, together with Samaritana Transformation Ministries (led by Dr. Jonathan and Thelma Nambu) and other bystanders, stayed behind to hold an ecumenical service and community prayer for the nation (Panalangin Para sa Bayan). PCEC's Pastor Aldrin Pehamora delivered a homily on the enduring legacy of People Power and the pivotal role played by the church in 1986. As the country faces a second Marcos presidency and a resurgence of systemic corruption driving thousands of Filipinos once more into the streets to demand transparency and accountability, he called on Christians and churches not only to look back and celebrate but to carry the spirit of EDSA forward—remembering that their faith compels them to confront injustice and to become a living voice for the poor and the voiceless.
A highlight of the gathering was the presence of two symbolic crosses that stood in the middle. Attached to the crosses were slips of paper bearing the names of Filipino politicians such as Revilla and Estrada, who have faced allegations of graft, bribery, and other abuses of their positions as "public servants." This act was inspired by the story of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus—Dismas and Gestas: one acknowledged his wrongdoing and defended Christ, while the other refused and mocked Him. Just like Dismas, the "Good Thief," the participants prayed as a community that these accused officials will also be redeemed by Jesus—if they choose true repentance and make restitution.
The community sang hymns and lit candles of hope for the nation before ending the gathering with a community prayer.
Danica Quijano
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On February 25th, 2026, the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture (ISACC), the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), and Church Cafe marched to the EDSA People Power Monument to join the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution—also dubbed as Trillion Peso March Part 3. The groups issued a unified call: REDEEM HISTORY AND BRING FORTH JUSTICE.
After the main program, the three groups, together with Samaritana Transformation Ministries (led by Dr. Jonathan and Thelma Nambu) and other bystanders, stayed behind to hold an ecumenical service and community prayer for the nation (Panalangin Para sa Bayan). PCEC's Pastor Aldrin Pehamora delivered a homily on the enduring legacy of People Power and the pivotal role played by the church in 1986. As the country faces a second Marcos presidency and a resurgence of systemic corruption driving thousands of Filipinos once more into the streets to demand transparency and accountability, he called on Christians and churches not only to look back and celebrate but to carry the spirit of EDSA forward—remembering that their faith compels them to confront injustice and to become a living voice for the poor and the voiceless.
A highlight of the gathering was the presence of two symbolic crosses that stood in the middle. Attached to the crosses were slips of paper bearing the names of Filipino politicians such as Revilla and Estrada, who have faced allegations of graft, bribery, and other abuses of their positions as "public servants." This act was inspired by the story of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus—Dismas and Gestas: one acknowledged his wrongdoing and defended Christ, while the other refused and mocked Him. Just like Dismas, the "Good Thief," the participants prayed as a community that these accused officials will also be redeemed by Jesus—if they choose true repentance and make restitution.
The community sang hymns and lit candles of hope for the nation before ending the gathering with a community prayer.
Danica Quijano
Publish your stories or articles at Patmos. Email us at patmos.isacc@proton.me
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By ISACC AdminOn February 25th, 2026, the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture (ISACC), the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), and Church Cafe marched to the EDSA People Power Monument to join the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution—also dubbed as Trillion Peso March Part 3. The groups issued a unified call: REDEEM HISTORY AND BRING FORTH JUSTICE.
After the main program, the three groups, together with Samaritana Transformation Ministries (led by Dr. Jonathan and Thelma Nambu) and other bystanders, stayed behind to hold an ecumenical service and community prayer for the nation (Panalangin Para sa Bayan). PCEC's Pastor Aldrin Pehamora delivered a homily on the enduring legacy of People Power and the pivotal role played by the church in 1986. As the country faces a second Marcos presidency and a resurgence of systemic corruption driving thousands of Filipinos once more into the streets to demand transparency and accountability, he called on Christians and churches not only to look back and celebrate but to carry the spirit of EDSA forward—remembering that their faith compels them to confront injustice and to become a living voice for the poor and the voiceless.
A highlight of the gathering was the presence of two symbolic crosses that stood in the middle. Attached to the crosses were slips of paper bearing the names of Filipino politicians such as Revilla and Estrada, who have faced allegations of graft, bribery, and other abuses of their positions as "public servants." This act was inspired by the story of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus—Dismas and Gestas: one acknowledged his wrongdoing and defended Christ, while the other refused and mocked Him. Just like Dismas, the "Good Thief," the participants prayed as a community that these accused officials will also be redeemed by Jesus—if they choose true repentance and make restitution.
The community sang hymns and lit candles of hope for the nation before ending the gathering with a community prayer.
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AdminOn February 25th, 2026, the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture (ISACC), the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), and Church Cafe marched to the EDSA People Power Monument to join the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution—also dubbed as Trillion Peso March Part 3. The groups issued a unified call: REDEEM HISTORY AND BRING FORTH JUSTICE.
After the main program, the three groups, together with Samaritana Transformation Ministries (led by Dr. Jonathan and Thelma Nambu) and other bystanders, stayed behind to hold an ecumenical service and community prayer for the nation (Panalangin Para sa Bayan). PCEC's Pastor Aldrin Pehamora delivered a homily on the enduring legacy of People Power and the pivotal role played by the church in 1986. As the country faces a second Marcos presidency and a resurgence of systemic corruption driving thousands of Filipinos once more into the streets to demand transparency and accountability, he called on Christians and churches not only to look back and celebrate but to carry the spirit of EDSA forward—remembering that their faith compels them to confront injustice and to become a living voice for the poor and the voiceless.
A highlight of the gathering was the presence of two symbolic crosses that stood in the middle. Attached to the crosses were slips of paper bearing the names of Filipino politicians such as Revilla and Estrada, who have faced allegations of graft, bribery, and other abuses of their positions as "public servants." This act was inspired by the story of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus—Dismas and Gestas: one acknowledged his wrongdoing and defended Christ, while the other refused and mocked Him. Just like Dismas, the "Good Thief," the participants prayed as a community that these accused officials will also be redeemed by Jesus—if they choose true repentance and make restitution.
The community sang hymns and lit candles of hope for the nation before ending the gathering with a community prayer.
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By AdminOn February 25th, 2026, the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture (ISACC), the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), and Church Cafe marched to the EDSA People Power Monument to join the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution—also dubbed as Trillion Peso March Part 3. The groups issued a unified call: REDEEM HISTORY AND BRING FORTH JUSTICE.
After the main program, the three groups, together with Samaritana Transformation Ministries (led by Dr. Jonathan and Thelma Nambu) and other bystanders, stayed behind to hold an ecumenical service and community prayer for the nation (Panalangin Para sa Bayan). PCEC's Pastor Aldrin Pehamora delivered a homily on the enduring legacy of People Power and the pivotal role played by the church in 1986. As the country faces a second Marcos presidency and a resurgence of systemic corruption driving thousands of Filipinos once more into the streets to demand transparency and accountability, he called on Christians and churches not only to look back and celebrate but to carry the spirit of EDSA forward—remembering that their faith compels them to confront injustice and to become a living voice for the poor and the voiceless.
A highlight of the gathering was the presence of two symbolic crosses that stood in the middle. Attached to the crosses were slips of paper bearing the names of Filipino politicians such as Revilla and Estrada, who have faced allegations of graft, bribery, and other abuses of their positions as "public servants." This act was inspired by the story of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus—Dismas and Gestas: one acknowledged his wrongdoing and defended Christ, while the other refused and mocked Him. Just like Dismas, the "Good Thief," the participants prayed as a community that these accused officials will also be redeemed by Jesus—if they choose true repentance and make restitution.
The community sang hymns and lit candles of hope for the nation before ending the gathering with a community prayer.
Danica Quijano
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