TANGINA MO GLORIA BUMABA KA NA!

Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end
-an old Buddhist adage

Lozada's testimony was not only the beginning of a renewed, and presently growing public outrage against the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration. It was also the end of a period of indifference. In the past weeks, we have seen organizations, institutions, groups, and individuals- of different stripes, coming from different walks of life- uniting in their stand for truth and accountability.

We have seen people analyze corruption on how it affects people. We have seen people express disgust on how billions of public funds go to the pockets of a few, at the expense of the public themselves.

The beginning of speaking out is the end of silence.
One reason we have been called iskolars ng bayan is because of our proud and pro-people role throughout history. UP students carries on the fight We have always been thought of having the best, the brightest- and the best interests of our nation in mind.


The beginning of questioning is the end of confusion
In a time where the people are confused and seeking answers, our role has become to lead the way. Lead the way, not as messiahs, but according to the principle of for the people, from the people.

The beginning of action is, the end of inaction
It is not ignorance or apathy that prevails today, it is confusion and indecision. Only with our collective voice can we send our message to them: Hindi kayo nag-iisa

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end
Some say that we already have People Power fatigue. That people have been disillusioned with the broken promises of EDSA 1 and 2 is a fact. But it is also a fact that in every defeat, there is also a victory. Or in other words, every cloud has its silver lining.

The beginning of involvement is the end of uncertainty
There is no magic formula in ensuring the post-Arroyo future. Only through our direct participation do we get the nearest thing to certainty. Only by ensuring her removal at the hands of the unity of the broad masses do we ensure that it is not "more of the same" in the post-Arroyo future.

The beginning of our awareness is Gloria's end.
Our nation cannot move on with Gloria in power. As Lozada has said, she is center of evil. The prevailing ecosystem of corruption will sustain itself as long as she is in power. And how do we remove her from power? By being a participant, and not a spectator. The events of the previous days have been swift and surprising, but there is only a limit to which we can keep relying on these.

We must now keep the ball rolling. Only by turning out in decisive numbers in the mass actions of the coming days do we assure the people watching the sidelines that it is safe to comeout. Only then can we push them out of the sidelines. We too may have some fears, but like Jun Lozada, it is about time we took the first step.

ISKOLAR NG BAYAN,
IPAKITA MO ANG GALING MO,
PATALSIKIN SI ARROYO,
KUMILOS PARA SA PAGBABAGO!

*Credits to STAND-UP (Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP)