August 13, 2019
Dear friends,
Greetings of Peace!
The University Student Council (USC) stands as the highest representative institution of students of the University of the Philippines Diliman. The USC represents the students within and outside the university and has a proud and historic tradition of active involvement in the struggle to defend the rights and interests of the students and the Filipino people.
With the increasing number of deaths in Negros Island due to political killings and economic crises, several mass demonstrations and movements are now launched within the country to face the threat of absolute martial rule in the region. Our history has shown us the horrors and atrocities brought up by the rule of authoritarian regimes and we cannot let this happen again.
In pursuit of launching awareness campaigns in surfacing social realities, the UP Diliman University Student Council, in partnership with Defend Negros Network and Anakbayan UP Diliman, will be holding a forum showcasing the stories of rampant political extrajudicial killings and conditions in Negros Island on August 16, 1:00 – 5 :00 PM at the Melchor Hall Theatre, College of Engineering. Families of the victims along with representatives from different organizations will be sharing their experiences. Moreover, student reactors are invited to the event in order to express solidarity with the campaign. With this, we are inviting you to join the forum to be one with the people of Negros in these darkening times and call for the halt on the killings.
We are looking forward to your response as we continue to spread awareness and mobilize for this cause. Should you have any questions or negotiations with regards to the packages, you may contact us at 0935 301 1419 / 0998 468 1974 or email us at peopstrug.updusc1920@gmail.com. Thank you so much.
