2006 September « Center for Liberal Leadership

Poster-Slogan Making Contest Mechanics

September 21, 2006 at 12:23 pm | In Constitutional Reform | 9 Comments

Contest Mechanics:

The contest is open to all individuals aged 15-35 years old.
Interested individual shall create a poster and slogan following the theme of the contest.
Interested individuals are free to use of any medium in making the poster. The poster shall be placed on 15” x 20” sized illustration board. Slogan may be written in English or Filipino.
Entries may be submitted from 26 September 2006 – 31 October 2006.
Entries shall be submitted to KALIPI National Headquarters, 4^th Flr., J&T Tower, 3894 Ramon Magsaysay Blvd., Sta. Mesa Manila. It may be sent by hand-carry or mail. More

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NEVER Again to Dictatorial Rule

September 21, 2006 at 4:32 am | In Human and Civil Rights | Leave a Comment

They did not die or disappear in vain
By Senate Minority Leader Nene Pimentel

Thousands were arrested without cause. Thousand were killed without legal reason. Thousands disappeared without trace under the brutal regime.

We are gathered here to honor those who died or disappeared in our struggle for the restoration of our freedoms in the dark days of martial rule. More

Today: September 21, 2006
By Mr. Rey De Guzman, Jr.

A couple of decades ago, a historical proclamation were enforced to the entire Filipino nation. It would be the precursor to thousands of death, the military take over and political chaos of gigantic proportions. More

Almost two decades of dictatorial rule has passed and we will never allow it to happen again! Let us keep the vision of Liberal Democracy in the Philippines ALIVE – Center for Liberal Leadership

I would vote 203 million times “NO”

September 20, 2006 at 12:10 pm | In Election, Politics &Governance | Leave a Comment

By Jovito R. Salonga
Former Senate President &
Former Liberal Party President

Today, we have finally summoned the political will to stand up and end 470 years of foreign military presence here in the Philippines. To be sure, this decision is not without its cost. There will be temporary dislocation and hardships all around, especially in Central Luzon. But we should learn the lesson we should have learned long ago—namely, no nation can become truly free without sacrifice. The trouble with some of us is we want freedom and independence without sweat and without tears. But there is no other way. More

Blast From the Past

September 11, 2006 at 2:33 am | In Economy, Globalization & Dev't. | Leave a Comment

Last Friday, during my People’s Time in my district office, I received a surprise visitor from the past.

Alex, a batch mate of mine from elementary to high school in Malate Catholic School, came to my office to seek my assistance. He is not a resident or of my district but he decided to go to me instead of the congressman where he lived since he felt that being a long-time schoolmate, I would readily receive him. In spite of that, he told me that he still had a slight apprehension in going to me since I might not give him the time or opportunity to talk to him. More