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Statement of Concerned Members of The Ateneo de Manila University On The Martial Law Regime and Bongbong Marcos's Revision of History
Statement of Concerned Members of The Ateneo de Manila University On The Martial Law Regime and Bongbong Marcos's Revision of History
Statement of Concerned Members of The Ateneo de Manila University On The Martial Law Regime and Bongbong Marcos's Revision of History
the Marcos dictatorship to impose and perpetuate itself, should be eliminated and never again be
allowed to flourish. At the same time, we will work to bring to fruition the dream of EDSA for a
more just and democratic society.
We reject the argument that democracy does not work in the Philippines and that only a
dictatorship, benevolent or otherwise, is capable of bringing our country to prosperity. We must
instead encourage and harness the full democratic capacity of our people and institutions in order to
progress as a nation. Although inequality and injustice continue to persist, we believe the solution to
these problems lies in deepening our democratic institutions and practices, empowering the
marginalized, and exacting accountability from our leaders and ourselves.
We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, attempts by some individuals and particularly public
figures, to whitewash the Marcos regimes wanton violation of human rights and to distort its
political-economic record. We call on all our politicians, especially those who are running for office
in the 2016 national and local elections, to take a definite stand on the abuses of the Marcos
dictatorship. We challenge them to join our call never again to allow the conditions of tyranny to
take root in our society. We demand that candidates who directly or indirectly participated in and
benefited from the regime, apologize and, if necessary, make restitution for their role in the regime
or their support for it. Finally, we reject any attempt to give Ferdinand E. Marcos a heros burial at
the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
We vow as teachers and formators to continue to tell the stories of the brutality and corruption of
the Marcos family, regime and closest allies. We aspire to keep alive the ideals and heroism of the
many brave Filipinos who fought the regime. For as long as we remember and share these stories,
we believe that future generations of Filipinos will learn the lessons of the years of struggle leading
to the overthrow of the dictatorship during those historic days of the People Power Revolution in
1986.
It has become a glib talking point of the Marcos revisionists and loyalists to say that the People
Power Revolution has failed. We vehemently disagree. It was truly a genuine popular uprising and
triumph against dictatorship. The revolution, however, is unfinished. The fullness of
democratization, especially the creation of a social order which respects the dignity of all Filipinos,
has yet to be achieved. It is our responsibility now as a people to continue and complete this
unfinished struggle.
We must start with the truth.
Ginoong Marcos, mga pinunong tapat sa katotohanan ng kasaysayan ang siyang kailangan ng
taong bayan ngayon!
Christopher Ryan I. Adalem, Project Officer, Ateneo Center for Educational Development
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Joaquin Julian B. Agtarap, M.B.A., Registrar, Loyola Schools and Professional Schools
14.
Ariel Lorenzo Jose Y. Aguirre II, M.D., M.B.A., Instructor, Department of Biology
17.
Roanna R. Aguirre, A
ssistant to the Associate Dean for Student and Administrative Services, Loyola Schools
19.
Roy Tristan B. Agustin III, M.A. cand., Assistant Instructor, Department of English
20.
Nia Ann S. Ajon, M.A., Senior Teacher, Ateneo de Manila Grade School
21.
Ophalle Alzona-Pornela, Assistant to the Associate Dean for Student Formation, Loyola Schools
27.
Jilyan Ampog, Project Staff, Political Democracy and Reforms (PODER), Ateneo School of
Government
30.
Ralph Jason Aquino, Information Technology Resource Management Office, Loyola Schools
35.
36.
Leilani
Marcial Orlando A. Balgos Jr., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
43.
John Arvin C. Basa, Campus Minister, Loyola Schools Office of Campus Ministry
46.
Donna L. Batongbacal, M.A., Research Officer, Office of the Vice President for Basic Education
48.
Ma.Lourdes A. Benito, MBA, Assistant to the Dean, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
53.
Marilou C. Borje, Guidance Counselor, Office of Guidance & Counselling, Loyola Schools
62.
Nerissa G. Cabacungan, Coordinator, Child Development Center, Ateneo de Manila Grade School
68.
Eduardo Caligner, Ph.D, RGC, RP, RPm Guidance Counselor, Ateneo de Manila High School
71.
72.
Nicko
Anna Katrina Carillo-Paras, Office Staff IV, Ateneo Human Rights Center, Ateneo Law School
80.
Dan Ephraim N. Casio, Student Affairs Professional II, Office of Student Activities, Loyola
Schools
81.
Marlon Cornelio, Researcher, Political Democracy and Reforms (PODER), Ateneo School of
Government
96.
Inez Louisa C. Crisostomo, Associate Faculty, Math Subject Area, Ateneo de Manila High School
99.
107.
Minnette
145.
Edna
183.
John
218.
Erlinda
255.
Noel
292.
Alma
329.
Matthew
367.
Paolo
403.
Raphael