00:00Progressive groups will mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday, February 25,
00:06but they will hold separate programs after talks to coordinate actions failed.
00:11Bagong Allianz ng Makabayan President Renato Reyes says attempts to unite with the Trillion Peso March Movement failed
00:16despite two meetings earlier this month.
00:19As a result, different protest actions will proceed separately even if they end up in the same general area along
00:25EDSA.
00:25The Trillion Peso March Movement will hold its program at the People Power Monument
00:29while Bayan will gather at the EDSA Shrine.
00:32The lack of unity stems from disagreements over political demands and protest plans.
00:36In a Facebook post, Trillion Peso March Movement convener Francis D. said their protest will focus on calls to jail
00:42corrupt officials,
00:43pass an anti-dynasty law, and strengthen anti-corruption measures.
00:46Meanwhile, Bayan is calling for the resignation of both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, among other
00:53demands.
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