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Aquino leads nation in remembering Edsa I
MagicMan13Date: Friday, 2011-02-25, 5:27 AM | Message # 1
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MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE 2) President Benigno Aquino III led flag raising rites at the people power monument on Edsa before telling the crowd that gathered that good governance and responsible spending of the people's funds were keys to keeping the country united.

“We need to restore democracy by further strengthening the people’s trust in the government,” Aquino said, “We have to show that the legacy of Edsa lives on.”

For starters, Aquino said the government has observed strict spending measures that led to the accruing of funds of which a part has been used for housing projects for soldiers and the police.

“Our soldiers and police currently pay about P5, 000 to rent dwellings but with the housing project, they can spend about P200 monthly for a new house,” Aquino said.

“Now, our soldiers and police will be able to put more food on their table…,” Aquino said.

However, Aquino said more needs to be done.

“People power did not end at Edsa 25 years ago. Our work goes on toward building a more fair and equitable society,” he said.

Aquino was joined in the ceremonies by Vice President Jejomar Binay, former president Fidel Ramos, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and other national and local government officials.

Thousands flocked to the People Power Monument as early as 6 a.m.

The program is expected to last well into the night with the "Salubungan," a re-enactment of the joining of forces between Ramos and then defense minister Juan Ponce Enrile against the dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, set at 3 p.m. and a concert in the evening.

Norman Bordadora & Karen Boncocan, Phil. Daily Inquirer

 
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