Laban para sa Tunay na Kalayaan
On the Observance of the 30th Celebration of the Prison Awareness Week CBCP Chapel, Manila 23 October 2017 Good day to all of you. First of all, I thank the organizers, particularly the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) – Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care for inviting me to be part of this […]
On Pirma hindi Porma
Palma Hall, UP Diliman 14 October 2017 Isang mapagpalayang araw po sa inyong lahat. Hindi man po ako personal na makarating ngayon sa pagtitipon na ito, isang karangalan po ang maipahatid ang mensahe ng pakikiisa sa ating mga ipinaglalaban. Pirma hindi Porma. Eksaktong-eksakto po itong panawagan na ito—panawagan na nakarating na sa Malacañang pero […]
Laban para sa Katotohanan at Katarungan
On Misa para kay Leila Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Guia Ermita, Manila 10 October 2017 Good morning to all of you. It is fitting that we convene today here at the Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Guia—Our Lady of Guidance—as we humbly seek the blessings of the Lord to guide and grant each and […]
Dangal at Buhay
On CBCP’s Holy Mass to mark the World Day against Death Penalty Intramuros, Manila 10 October 2017 Good day to all of you. Thank you very much to all the organizers, especially to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for making this event possible, and for inviting me once again to be part […]
The Fight of a Lifetime: The Fight for our Constitution, our People, our Democracy, and our Nation
Human Rights Symposium hosted by the Arellano University School of Law Student Government Manila 19 September 2017 Greetings from my place of detention here in the Custodial Center of Camp Crame! Magandang hapon po sa lahat ng mga kabataan, law students, student government officials, at sa iba pang nakikilahok sa pagtitipong ito. Maraming salamat […]
On the SO ano NA? Forum
Moment of Truth: Time to Speak up and Rise to the Challenge Roxas City, Capiz 25 August 2017 Maayong aga sa mga pinalangga ko nga mga Capizeño.[1] I thank you all for being here to listen and show your support and encouragement. Gustuhon ko man kamu nga makaupod subong nga adlaw para macelebrar ang akun […]
“An Oath for Human Rights and Rule of Law: The Fight of Our Lifetime”
On CALD Women’s Caucus Conference & Workshop Women Empowering Women: Experiences Across Asia Taipei, Taiwan 11 August 2017 Greetings from the Detention Facility of the Philippine National Police in Camp Crame. Liberty, equality, truth, justice, and a government that respects the rule of law and is accountable to the people, with public servants that recognize, […]
On Liberal Party’s National Executive Council Meeting
UP Hotel, Diliman Quezon City 10 August 2017 Magandang umaga sa lahat. Marami nang pinagdaanang pagsubok ang Partido Liberal. Sa panahon man ng kadiliman, nasa tuktok man ng kapangyarihan, pinanday ang LP para pumanig sa tama at makatarungan. Muli tayong sinusubok ng kasaysayan. Sasabay ba tayo sa agos ng pananahimik at pagwawalang-kibo, o susundan ang […]
‘Minsan lang sila Bata’
On the Dinner / Dance for a Cause 4 August 2017 Good evening to all. Thank you very much to all the organizers, especially to the members and leaders of all the organizations for making this event possible. I am sincerely grateful that you invited me to be a part of this meaningful occasion. I […]
“Human Rights and Extrajudicial Killings”
On the SO ano NA? Forum UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman 16 July 2017 Good morning. It is an honor and a pleasure to be a part of this event. Much as I would have preferred to be with you in person, I have to content myself with being with you in spirit and in […]