It has been said that the conditions of women and children reflect the extent of poverty in a country because they are the most vulnerable to it. But as the history of March 8, as well as that of other people’s struggles in history show, women could also be the face of the struggle. By [...]
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-USA & Gabriela-USA’s member organizations began the lightning rally, marching to a rendition of Bayan Ko. Carrying “NO to Con-Ass” and “NO to Cha-Cha” signs, AnakBayan LA, Habi Arts & Sisters of Gabriela Awaken (SiGAw) members expressed their anger at the U.S.-Arroyo regime’s desperate Con-Ass maneuver to hold on to power.
Fil-Ams were also demanding justice for fellow Habi Arts member, Melissa Roxas, a U.S. Citizen who was abducted and tortured by armed men last May while doing community health work in the Philippines. A street theater piece highlighting the on-going human rights violations was dedicated to Roxas, Jonas Burgos, Karen Empeno, Sherlyn Cadapan, James Balao, Juanito Carabeo, John Edward Jandoc and all other victims of the U.S.-Arroyo regime.
With a thunderous outcry denouncing Arroyo, the protestors drowned out the cheers of U.S.-Arroyo supporters as Arroyo was escorted back to LAX. The morning rally was concluded with an “Arroyo, You’re A Jerk” hip hop dance circle led by AnakBayan Los Angeles.
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