 President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, together with Vice President Jejomar Binay, Papal Nuncio Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, Manila City Mayor Alfredo Lim, His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Bishop Socrates Villegas, Presidential Sisters Maria Elena 'Ballsy' Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Victoria Eliza 'Viel' Aquino-Dee and Kristina Bernadette "Kris" Aquino, releases 25 doves during the Wreath-laying at the President Cory Monument and Unveiling of the Cardinal Sin Monument in Rizal Park, Manila City Friday February 25, 2011. The ceremony is part of the commemorative activities of the 25th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. This year's theme is "EDSA 25: Pilipino Ako. Ako ang Lakas ng Pagbabago". The 1986 peaceful and bloodless uprising ousted the dictatorship and catapulted the late Corazon C. Aquino to the Presidency. (Photo by: Jay MoraLES/Malacaņang Photo Bureau) |