Zumel Center: ‘Alexander Martin Remollino Is Journalist of the People’

Published on September 5, 2010

Statement of the Antonio Zumel Center For Press Freedom
on the Passing of Alexander Martin Remollino
4 September 2010

ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO: JOURNALIST OF THE PEOPLE

The Antonio Zumel Center for Press Freedom extends its deepest condolence to the family, friends and confreres of Alexander Martin Remollino, who passed away last September 3. Ka Alex, as he was fondly called, was a longtime writer for Bulatlat.com, a poet and an activist.

In his poetry, Ka Alex lent his fervent voice to denounce oppression.

In his activism, most recently with the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, he showed a commitment to side with the Filipino masses.

In his journalism, he trumpeted the struggle of the Filipino people for genuine democracy.

Ka Alex made a real sacrifice. With his writing skills, he could have easily sought a job with mainstream media or advertising companies. But he chose to pursue alternative and progressive journalism, realizing early on that his pen can be used as a sword to fight injustice, oppression and tyranny.

He embodied the ideals that activist-journalists like Antonio Zumel had sought to live up to: to relentlessly seek the truth and to always side with the people.

He serves as an inspiration to young Filipino journalists. His legacy will remind them that serving the people is something that journalists can — and must — do.

We are proud of Ka Alex. We will miss him.