[Invitations] Bayan Canada Launch and Human Rights Concert
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Sep 18, 2008, 10:46:23 AM9/18/08
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Two events this coming weekend:
1. Bayan Canada Launch
2. Human Rights Concert
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1. BAYAN Canada launch
September 21 marks the 36th anniversary of martial law under the
former Marcos regime in the Philippines. On this day the Filipino
people will condemn the repressive and corrupt Arroyo regime On
September 21 Filipinos in Canada will launch BAYAN-CANADA
Join us on this historic day with our distinguished guests:
Dr. Carol Pagaduan-Araullo,
chairperson of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN, New Patriotic
Alliance), global vice chair for internal affairs of the International
League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) and co-convenor of the Movement of
Concerned Citizens for Civil Liberties (MCCCL), US Troops Out Now! and
weekly columnist for BusinessWorld, the Philippines' leading business
newspaper.
Bernadette Ellorin
Secretary-general of BAYAN-USA, an alliance of progressive Filipino
groups in the U.S. representing organizations of students, scholars,
women, workers, and youth; a community organizer for 10 years who has
been instrumental in the immigration campaign in New York City; and an
advocate for humanrights in the Philippines.
With speakers from across Canada and cultural performances.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 AT 12 NOON
OPSEU UNION HALL
31 WELLESLEY ST. TORONTO, ON
in front of Wellesley Subway Station
For more info: 416.486.8428
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2. Human Rights Concert
Stand up for Human Rights & Justice
Philippine Advocacy Through Arts & Culture & Caregivers Support Group
present
an evening of Peace and Music
September 21, 1972, then-president Ferdinand Marcos issued
Proclamation 1081, declaring martial law over the entire Philippines.
It was considered to be the darkest days of the country. A curfew was
imposed, freedom of speech was curtailed and many common citizens were
threatened, arrested, incarcerated based on trumped up charges and/or
'disappeared'. But it was also the beginning of a new fight for
freedom. The patriotic spirit of many Filipinos was rekindled as they
denounced the abuses and fought back against the dark terror that
gripped the country.
Today, the Philippines finds itself in an eerily similar situation.
Are we going to let it happen again? Are we going to allow injustice
and oppression to take over the country? Are we going to submit to
our fears and give up our freedom? NO, NEVER AGAIN!!!
This Saturday, September 20, 2008, please join us in remembering the
dark days of martial law and declaring "never again!" with music and
spoken word.
SATURDAY, September 20 ‘08
Woodgreen United Church
875 Queen St. E. (Queen & Logan)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee: $5
1. Bayan Canada Launch
2. Human Rights Concert
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1. BAYAN Canada launch
September 21 marks the 36th anniversary of martial law under the
former Marcos regime in the Philippines. On this day the Filipino
people will condemn the repressive and corrupt Arroyo regime On
September 21 Filipinos in Canada will launch BAYAN-CANADA
Join us on this historic day with our distinguished guests:
Dr. Carol Pagaduan-Araullo,
chairperson of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN, New Patriotic
Alliance), global vice chair for internal affairs of the International
League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) and co-convenor of the Movement of
Concerned Citizens for Civil Liberties (MCCCL), US Troops Out Now! and
weekly columnist for BusinessWorld, the Philippines' leading business
newspaper.
Bernadette Ellorin
Secretary-general of BAYAN-USA, an alliance of progressive Filipino
groups in the U.S. representing organizations of students, scholars,
women, workers, and youth; a community organizer for 10 years who has
been instrumental in the immigration campaign in New York City; and an
advocate for humanrights in the Philippines.
With speakers from across Canada and cultural performances.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 AT 12 NOON
OPSEU UNION HALL
31 WELLESLEY ST. TORONTO, ON
in front of Wellesley Subway Station
For more info: 416.486.8428
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2. Human Rights Concert
Stand up for Human Rights & Justice
Philippine Advocacy Through Arts & Culture & Caregivers Support Group
present
an evening of Peace and Music
September 21, 1972, then-president Ferdinand Marcos issued
Proclamation 1081, declaring martial law over the entire Philippines.
It was considered to be the darkest days of the country. A curfew was
imposed, freedom of speech was curtailed and many common citizens were
threatened, arrested, incarcerated based on trumped up charges and/or
'disappeared'. But it was also the beginning of a new fight for
freedom. The patriotic spirit of many Filipinos was rekindled as they
denounced the abuses and fought back against the dark terror that
gripped the country.
Today, the Philippines finds itself in an eerily similar situation.
Are we going to let it happen again? Are we going to allow injustice
and oppression to take over the country? Are we going to submit to
our fears and give up our freedom? NO, NEVER AGAIN!!!
This Saturday, September 20, 2008, please join us in remembering the
dark days of martial law and declaring "never again!" with music and
spoken word.
SATURDAY, September 20 ‘08
Woodgreen United Church
875 Queen St. E. (Queen & Logan)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee: $5
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