Based on Proclamation 1841 , which Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo released on July 21, 2009, EDSA Day Special Holiday will be observed on February 22, 2010 (Monday) in the Philippines. This holiday will only be for students. As for the rest of the workforce, it's an official duty day. Therefore it is a WORKING HOLIDAY.
EDSA Day commemorates the first bloodless revolution in the world -- PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION on February 25, 1986. Millions of Filipinos from all walks of life, took their sentiments in the busy street of EDSA (acronym for Epifanio de los Santos Avenue) to support the cause of freedom.
Feb. 22 is the Monday nearest Feb. 25 and is declared a special holiday for all schools.
From: Pinoy World