While this may be a blog devoted to poetry, I cannot help but state my support for Bayan Muna because of its principles and its commitment to sovereignty, human rights, and service to the poor and the oppressed.
Similarly, I supporting the candidates it has endorsed: Loren Legarda, Kiko Pangilinan, Chiz Escudero, Manny Villar, Alan Cayetano, Koko Pimentel, Joker Arroyo, Ralph Recto, Nikki Coseteng and Sonia Roco.
More than 800 political activists have been victims of political killings; more than a hundred of them organizers or supporters of Bayan Muna and its allied party lists Anakpawis and Gabriela. There is no greater evidence of commitment to service.
Kaya ba yang tapatan ng ibang party list groups?
At sa mga nanlalait na ibang writer diyan sa Bayan Muna at tinatawag itong communist front, kapag handa na kayong itaya ang buhay niyo para sa bayan at sa pinaniniwalaan niyo, saka na lang kayo magsalita. Ipinagpapasalamat ko na lang na wala ako noong nakaraang Palanca night to receive my awards at baka napaaway lang ako.
(Note: Photo shows myself as emcee of the 2004 Bayan Muna Miting de Avance.)
