PRO NIR Concludes EDSA People Power Anniversary Observances

The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region successfully concluded security operations for the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power today, February 25, 2026, ensuring that all public gatherings across Negros Island were conducted in a safe, orderly, and peaceful manner.

An estimated 2,850 participants, comprising of 680 from Bacolod City, 2,100 from Kabankalan City, and 70 from Dumaguete City, joined the historic observance. A total of 2,127 personnel from the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region were strategically assigned to key locations to ensure comprehensive security coverage. PRO NIR strictly implemented public safety protocols, traffic management, and crowd control measures, in close coordination with local government units and partner agencies, ensuring that the activity proceeded in an orderly, uninterrupted, and peaceful manner.

PBGEN ARNOLD THOMAS C IBAY, Regional Director, emphasized, “The 40th Anniversary of EDSA reminded us that democracy thrives when citizens can exercise their rights freely and safely. Our personnel were fully committed to ensuring that every participant commemorated this historic event in peace, without fear or disruption. PRO NIR will always safeguard both public safety and democratic freedoms.”

The orderly and incident-free conclusion of the events affirms the unwavering resolve of the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region to protect democratic freedoms while upholding law and order. It sends a clear message that public safety remains paramount, and every citizen’s right to peaceful assembly will continue to be safeguarded with professionalism, discipline, and vigilance.

PRO NIR remains steadfast and resolute in its mission to uphold the rule of law, protect lives, and preserve the peace and security of communities at all times.* (PRO NIR)