MANILA, Philippines — Millions of Filipinos got into People Power Fever Friday—this, including a number of celebrities, some of whom decided to join the humungous crowd gathered at the People Power Monument in EDSA for a big extravaganza meant to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1986 uprising.

Seen at the festivities were Dingdong Dantes, Mark Herras, Diva Montelaba, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mikee Cojuangco, Jamie Rivera, Rocco Nacino, Bugoy Drilon, the duo Moymoy Palaboy, among others.

In an interview with a local news source, Dantes intimated that he is very passionate about the memory of the EDSA People Power. He is hoping that the celebrations would allow generations too young to understand the glory of the EDSA Revolution to glean its meaning.

“It’s our duty and responsibility to let the youth know about EDSA People Power,” he said.

Some personalities trooped to the stage to perform numbers, including Jericho Rosales, Regine Velasquez, Freddie Aguilar, Lolita Carbon, Noel Cabangon, Ogie Alcasid, Kuh Ledesma, Jaya, Kyla, Gloc 9, Duncan Ramos, Gary Valenciano and Apl.de.ap, of the Black Eyed Peas.

Hot bands like Sandwich, Pupil, The Dawn, Callalily, Imago, 6Cyclemind, and Up Dharma Down also rendered some numbers.

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was also present at the festivities, coming up onstage to deliver a well-applauded speech.

Other performers at the concert were Frencheska Farr, Julie Ann San Jose, Geoff Taylor, Jay Perillo, and Brenan Espartinez who sang their version of “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo.” Regine Velasquez, on the other hand, came up onstage to render “Magkaisa.”

Hosting the show was presidential sister Kris Aquino, alongside Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai Ai de las Alas.

Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, who organized the gathering as head entertainment convenor of the EDSA celebration, was ecstatic about the success of the

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