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“Schooling was her life and hope. There were bigger problems that we faced in the past. Even if we hardly get a good meal, we stayed together. We remained strong. Even when she was hungry, she attended school.” Krizia, sister of UP student Kristel Tejada
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By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“A single death caused by the high cost of Philippine education is one death too many. Something must be done. This week, we need to rewrite history.” – Terry Ridon, president of Kabataan Partylist
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
What do political prisoners do while in jail? Organize.
Sidebar: UP students, workers, professors visit political prisoners in Batangas
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Ever since he [Aquino] came to power, the education crisis has only worsened.” – National Union of Students of the Philippines
Youth group protest against unemployment (Photo by Anne Marxze D. Umil)
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
According to Anakbayan, one youth or student leader is being victimized every week.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
"Prohibiting such activities, and branding it as “seditious,” goes against the core principles of democracy, transparency and accountability which are central in Aquino’s vision of a straight path and contrary to the call of the Aquino administration for active public participation in the governance of our country." – UP President Alfredo Pascual
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Mendiola is not only a street. That is why Chino Roces’s monument was built here because it is a symbol of the people’s struggle.” – Vencer Crisostomo, Anakbayan
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“Spending on SUCs and education is an investment to develop our country’s human resources. Congress and the Aquino government should rethink its misguided priorities and realign funds from foreign debt, CCTs, and military spending in favor of education and social services.” – JC Alejandro, League of Filipino Students
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