MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte would likely skip the commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the 1986 EDSA Revolution next week because he has a lot of work to do, Malacañang said Wednesday. Panelo noted that Duterte has not attended the anniversary of the historic event since he became president. While he may not attend its anniversary, Panelo claimed the 1986 popular revolt is "important" to Duterte. Duterte’s father Vicente was a Cabinet member of Marcos but his mother Soledad was a supporter of the opposition led by the late President Corazon Aquino. Imee Marcos, daughter of the late president, was one of the few local executives who backed Duterte's presidential bid in 2016.

Source: Philippine Star February 20, 2019 09:28 UTC