Opinion
June 16, 2009
If Heroes could speak now
By Spokesperson, Anakbayan Southern Mindanao
0929-886-9631
Our members from Anakbayan, a progressive youth organization advancing
struggles for national democracy, commemorated the 11th Philippine
Independence Day via a reenactment of the "Sigaw ng Pugad Lawin's"
tearing of cedula's. This time though, we tore into pieces House
Resolution No. 1109 at the monument of Andres Bonifacio in Davao City.
The act did not only reminded us of the historic struggles and
victories of so many heroes, famous or faceless, had fought so that in
years or centuries to come Filipinos would enjoy whatever less of
democracy we have right now.
Yet, the act had more than a "remembering" effect in me. It gave me
that feeling that heroes, like Bonifacio, if given the chance would
speak and condemn those who are in power right now.
They would call, like in their time, for the people to revolt against
Filipino traitors who sit in government positions and are subservient
to foreign dictates and policies.
Yes, if only they could speak. But, they not speak anymore.
In every Filipinos blood runs the blood of patriotism and democracy.
No tyrant or oppressor in this country will ever succeed in defeating
the people’s aspirations for genuine freedom, national patrimony and
economic progess.
But if heroes could speak now, they’d not only condemn the government,
they’d also call people to rise up to fight for our rights!###
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