PCIJ
AUGUST 21 is fast approaching and civil society is again trying to rekindle the spirit and significance of that day in Philippine history.
That day, of course, is the day former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. was assassinated on the tarmac of the then Manila International Airport upon his arrival from a three-year exile in the United States. On Sunday, the 22nd year of the Aquino assassination, civil society groups are launching what they will be calling a "Black and White" movement.
Why "Black and White?" Because, according to the email being circulated by the likes of Bill Luz of the Makati Business Club, "cheating is a moral issue where there are no gray areas. There's only black and white."
The movement will be launched this Sunday, with organizers hoping to recall the main sentiment of those days 22 years ago when Filipinos cried, "Hindi ka nag-iisa (You're not alone)."
"Today, our nation once again cries out for unity. We have become, not just a nation divided, but a people fragmented. We believe GMA cheated and we demand her RESIGNATION, IMPEACHMENT or OUSTER," says the Black and White movement.
A full day of activities and speeches is being planned for the affair which is to be held at De La Salle Greenhills. Speakers include former NEDA Director General Cielito Habito, Akbayan Party List Rep. Risa Hontiveros, NGO leader Gerry Bulatao, De la Salle president Bro. Armin Luistro, and former social welfare secretary Dinky Soliman.
The Black and White Assembly is convened by The Moral Majority, Bangon Pilipinas, Manindigan! C4T - Citizens for Truth and Resignation, Impeachment or Ouster, CODE-NGO, National Peace Conference, LGCNet, Institute of Popular Democracy, AWARE, PhilDHRRA, Pagbabago@Pilipinas, C4CC - Citizens for Con Con, Phil CO Society, PASCRES, GZO Peace Institute.
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