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𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲

39 years ago, millions of Filipinos stood against tyranny, toppling a dictator and restoring democracy through the bloodless EDSA People Power Revolution. It was a testament to the unbreakable spirit of a nation that refused to be silenced. Courage, solidarity, and resilience triumphed over tyranny. But today, that hard-won victory is under siege.

Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the essence of EDSA is being systematically erased. The whitewashing of Martial Law atrocities has intensified, with government-sanctioned disinformation portraying his father’s dictatorship as a golden era. Historical accounts of human rights violations, media suppression, and economic plunder are being drowned out by revisionist propaganda. School curriculums are subtly altered, replacing facts with glorified myths of the Marcos regime.

The recent declaration of February 25 as a working holiday is not just administrative; it is a calculated move to downplay the revolution’s significance. Stripping EDSA of its holiday status sends a clear message: its memory is inconvenient to those in power, and a threat to their positions. This move discourages younger generations from grasping its true weight.

Beyond mere historical distortion, impunity thrives. Political persecution, the red-tagging of activists, and the silencing of dissent persist. The hard-won lessons of EDSA, accountability, democracy, and resistance to oppression are being systematically erased, buried under state-sponsored propaganda and the suppression of truth.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣? A Marcos, once driven into exile, is back in Malacañang. The same machinery of disinformation that secured his return is now being used to erase the sins of the past and cement his rule. The Philippines stands at a crossroads where history is manipulated, and the fight for truth and justice is undermined.

𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙮𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚, 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠?

The fight for democracy did not end in 1986. It rages on today, against historical distortion and the erosion of our freedoms. Todayis more than a holiday—it is a symbol of our nation’s strength and refusal to be oppressed. We must remember, resist, and demand the truth. If we allow those people in power to rewrite history, twist narratives, and silence those who dare to remember, we risk losing the very freedom that millions once fought for.

START AIT stands firm in resisting the spread of disinformation and the erasure of history. As we mark the 39th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, we renew the call for justice—not only for the victims of Martial Law but also for those who suffered under the Duterte regime’s bloody drug war. We must hold leaders accountable, safeguard our freedom and rights, and ensure that EDSA’s legacy endures for future generations. The fight for democracy is far from over, and it is up to us to keep its flame alive and burning.

𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘀: 𝗔 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

Negros Occidental— On January 20, 2017, at 8:30 PM, Alexander Ceballos, a prominent peasant leader, was fatally shot near his home in Purok Tangke, Brgy. Pandanon Silos, Murcia. His death marked the first recorded extrajudicial killing of an activist under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Ceballos, an organizer for the National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW), was known for mobilizing farmers in their fight against feudal practices. His efforts brought him into direct conflict with the influential De la Cruz family of Don Salvador Benedicto, who allegedly subjected him and his family to threats and harassment prior to his murder.

In a statement, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas - Negros (KMP) condemned the killing of Ceballos and denounced the broader pattern of violence against peasants and activists during the Duterte administration. The group called for justice not only for Ceballos but also for the many other farmers and leaders who have lost their lives in the struggle for land rights and social justice.

The murder of Alexander Ceballos remains a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by grassroots organizers in their pursuit of equitable reforms in the countryside. Activist groups continue to demand accountability for such human rights violations.

We commemorate Alexander’s death to resist the cycle of violence and to demand accountability from those who abuse their power. It is our duty to protect the lives of those who defend our rights and freedoms. Failing to act now not only risks allowing his sacrifice to fade into obscurity but also paves the way for further silence in the face of injustice.

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: Human Rights Day

We are born to live a life of purpose and dignity, inherent in each and every one of us. We are entitled to human rights that ensure justice, equality, and freedom. Today, we celebrate this fundamental truth and renew our commitment to the ongoing journey of securing and protecting these rights for everyone, everywhere.

We have made significant advancements in the national and global fight for human rights. Today, many of us enjoy access to fundamental rights to life, education, and freedom from slavery and torture, rights that were hard-won by our ancestors, documented in instruments such as the Bill of Rights to honor their sacrifices. However, while progress has been made, we must acknowledge that there are gaps that still remain overlooked and even neglected. Together, the fight continues: we must not stop in ensuring that human rights are truly upheld for all, especially for those who face the greatest challenges in accessing them.

This year's theme for Human Rights Day, as released by the United Nations, "𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔, 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑵𝒐𝒘," calls on us to empower individuals and communities for a better tomorrow. Now, more than ever, it is vital that we use our voices as transformative forces to advocate for change, to uplift the youth, and to shape a more equitable future for all. May we keep in mind that this celebration and fight transcend the 24-hour cycle; it is merely a short reminder for a cause greater than what a simple day could express.

Let us remember that the fight for human rights is ongoing, and together, we can create a world where everyone can live with dignity and equality.

Ngayong Bonifacio Day, 𝐡𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐢 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚 mula sa nakaraan. Ang kanyang kwento ay nananatiling mahalaga at totoo sa kasalukuyan, lalo na sa harap ng mga hamon ng ating lipunan. Ang Pilipinas ngayon ay hindi nalalayo sa mga realidad na kanyang nilabanan—ang kawalan ng hustisya, ang pag-abuso ng makapangyarihan, at ang pagkakawatak-watak ng sambayanan. Si Bonifacio, 𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧—𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐩𝐢, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧. Ngunit sa halip na magpasakop, pinili niyang manindigan at lumaban. Sa panahon ngayon, 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚: tumataas na kahirapan, lumalalang katiwalian, at kawalan ng pananagutan ng mga nasa kapangyarihan.

𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐢 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧: hindi sapat ang pagkilos kung ang bayan ay nahahati. Ang kanyang pagkamatay sa kamay ng kapwa Pilipino ay paalala na ang tunay na kalayaan ay nasisira ng inggit, alitan, at makasariling interes. Hanggang ngayon, nararamdaman natin ang epekto nito—isang bayan na nahahati sa politika, nakikipagtalo sa halip na nagtutulungan, at mas binibigyang pansin ang pansariling kapakinabangan kaysa sa kapakanan ng sambayanan.Ngunit higit sa lahat, 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐰𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧. Sa gitna ng mga pagsubok, ipinakita niya na ang pagbabago ay nagsisimula sa isang simpleng tao na may matatag na paninindigan. 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚, 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐰𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐚.

Ngayong araw, hindi lamang natin ginugunita ang isang bayani; kinikilala natin ang ating responsibilidad bilang mamamayan. 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨" 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐝, 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐮 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧. Ipinapaalala niya sa atin na ang kalayaan ay hindi regalo, kundi karapatang kailangang ipaglaban—at ito ay laban na patuloy nating isinasabuhay. Sa bawat Pilipinong bumabangon araw-araw sa kabila ng kahirapan, sa bawat lider na nananatili sa prinsipyo, sa bawat kabataang hindi natatakot magsalita—naroroon si Bonifacio. 𝐒𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐨, 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬. Nawa’y mamuhay tayo sa kanyang diwa at panatilihin ang apoy ng rebolusyon sa ating mga puso.

: MALL IN UP: IS IT NECESSARY?

Today marks the launch of Robinsons Easymart in UP Diliman. We deeply oppose the growing commercialization of spaces within our academic institution. Despite the strong objections from students, vendors, and various community sectors, this project has progressed unimpeded. 𝙐𝙋, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙠𝙖 𝙗𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖? A clear disrespect and negligence for those who depend on the university’s facilities for their livelihood and daily needs— 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘀.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀— 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿, 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲—𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲? This university must be honored as a space for academic freedom and community growth— not as a profit-driven venture, especially at the expense of small business owners or vendors who have long been integral to campus life. These small enterprises contribute significantly to the university’s identity as a community-driven institution.

The administration has justified the construction of DiliMall as being for the betterment of UP's facilities. However, this reasoning falls flat when confronted with the university's real, relevant, and pressing problems such as the lack of adequate student and dorm spaces, the shortage of classrooms, and the impact of the recent budget cuts. These issues directly affect the quality of education and campus life, yet they remain unresolved. 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, instead, it serves as a ploy to generate profits while sidelining the actual concerns of the collective student body. Moreover, students are offered higher prices for essential goods and services that are more accessible in areas within UP Diliman.

This situation exposes a stark and unacceptable reality: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼 𝗛𝘂𝗯, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘆𝘂𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱. Given that students and faculty are struggling due to a lack of adequate spaces and facilities essential for quality education, the administration chose to prioritize the construction of another mall inside the premises. Hence, we demand that the government and related education agencies intervene to 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘀! The UP Administration must abandon the notion of commercialization as a way to generate income because 𝗨𝗣 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘, nor should it ever be. This scenario not only ignites outrage; it directly undermines the core values that our institution stands for. Historically, UP has championed the interests of its people and upheld its principles, and 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗣 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱. We cannot allow these detrimental changes to dismantle what has been built through decades of struggle and commitment!

We at START AIT firmly oppose the use of UP’s land for commercial endeavors. Under Angelo Jimenez’s leadership, the UP administration must prioritize the genuine needs of the university community—having a mall overseen by Gokongwei does not align with those needs. We challenge the UP community to 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹 and demand transparency and accountability from our administration. UP’s spaces should serve its people, not corporate interests. Let’s unite in this fight for our university’s integrity!

ISKOLAR NG BAYAN, MARCH TO DILIMALL!

With Dilimall’s opening fast approaching, we continue to stand firm: OUR community’s needs come first—not Robinson’s, and not private interests! Let us rise up for accessible spaces and quality services!

JOIN THE MARCH!

November 18, 2024
9:00 AM | Mass up at Bahay ng Alumni
9:30 AM | Main program at Dilimall Grounds (G. Apacible Side)

Amplifying Your Voice: Why Our Vote is the Way to Having an Equal Society for All

Our right to vote is one of the most powerful tools we have to build a just and fair society. It is not just about choosing names or numbers in a ballot. Voting is about choosing the right people with the right platforms to represent our values and beliefs at the local, regional, and national levels. In the Philippines where there is a struggling and undervalued workforce and where Indigenous people are often marginalized, the importance of voting the people who will address these issues is crucial. Our vote is a step toward justice and equality, especially for the labor force and Indigenous people in the Philippines.

Our right to vote is also a huge responsibility. Voting for people who champion platforms centered around the Philippines’ labor force and Indigenous people presents an opportunity to forward the calls of these stakeholders. First, it will give us a chance to defend the rights of labor workers—addressing issues such as an increase in minimum wage from the insufficient P610.00 as of today and access to better working conditions [1]. Second, it will give us a chance to fight with the Indigenous People. Their representation in government roles continue to stagnate, counting only to 42, 638 in the first half of 2024 [2]. That is why we need a person who will represent them and be their voice so that they can be seen and heard. It only takes one vote–our vote–for the right people whose platforms are centered on the labor workers and the minority to promote a just society for all.

It is therefore important that the candidates we support will fight for the masses, the minorities, and the marginalized. As voters and students, we must stay informed, continue to educate ourselves, and actively advocate for labor rights and empowering Indigenous People. The change is in our hands on how we will forward and champion a just and equal society for all.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on how your vote can be a powerful force for creating a society where everyone is respected, protected, and empowered!

Register Here!

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📅 Date: November 20, 2024
📍 Venue: Student AIT Lounge
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM
🎟️ Free and open to AIT constituents, UP Diliman students, and partner organizations.

𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆!
𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆!
𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆!

📞 𝐇𝐞𝐲, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠!

📢 𝐁𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝, 𝐁𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝! 📢

Join us for an eye-opening educational talk presented by the Student Action for Responsive Leadership in Tourism and Kabataan Para Kay Ka Leody at Luke, “𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞.”

This is your chance to discover how your vote is more than just a ballot— it's a powerful tool for creating a society where everyone is 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙.

📅 Date: November 20, 2024
📍 Venue: Student AIT Lounge
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM
🎟️ Free and open to AIT constituents, UP Diliman students, and partner organizations.

🗣️ Calling all the youth and students to be part of this educational talk on how a vote matters in creating an equitable society where the representations of the marginalized sectors are perpetually recognized and valued.