Join today’s rallies

Last Thursday, I wrote a column “Remembering Sept. 21.” It included a review of the book “Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa ‘Yo: Heroes and Martyrs of the Filipino People in the Struggle Against the Dictatorship, 1972-1986” (Vol.1) edited by Carolina S. Malay.

- ELFREN S. CRUZ

She immediately sent a message which I now share with the readers.

“Thank you for your column this morning about the heroes and martyrs on the Wall of Remembrance at Bantayog ng mga Bayani. It was my honor to be involved in this two-volume project.

“But the material in these two books have only skimmed the surface. One day more research will be done. Deeper analysis and more data will allow us to see how the amazing fabric of Philippine society continues to be woven by ordinary people, ordinary families, from decades and even centuries ago. Families bring forth heroes (and some villains too). And in our country, families are still rooted in particular localities. Local history is very important — why are there certain places where resistance to oppression and domination manifest in generation after generation?

“There is so much to be proud of. And, certainly, so many challenges to overcome! We will.

“We're happy to be together with you and your family in building our nation.”

The convenors of the Trillion Peso March at EDSA today issued 16 rules of safety and behavior for those planning to attend the rally.

Here are the 16 items:

1. Expected crowd — 30,000

2. The delegates will be coming from various groups; name of contact persons and contact numbers of each coalition will be provided before the event; a consolidated list of groups coming from the coalitions will be provided.

3. The delegates will assemble along EDSA Shrine and Temple Drive.