A relatively small group but genuinely engaged Filipino Americans gathered last Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Alpharetta Public Library recollecting EDSA People Power I Anniversary. Emotions and passion for Philippine nationalism poured out as the various topics were presented during the commemoration. Presented by the panelists were "The True Message of EDSA People Power I" by Winifredo M. Alfelor, Filipino American Christian Church "A Peaceful Cry For Freedom" by Marilyn Z. Doromal, NaFFAA Region IV "Democracy after EDSA: A Mindanaoan Indigenous Peoples Perspective" by Arjho Turner, Galing Foundation, Inc. “NaFFAA's Commitment to Peaceful, NonViolent Resistance” by Romeo “Romie” Kempis Dela Paz, NaFFAA Florida and “EDSA People Power: The Past, Present and the Future”by Emelita D. Breyer,Ph.D., Emory University followed by a short discussion.
An excerpt "Democracy after EDSA: A Mindanaoan Indigenous Peoples Perspective" by Arjho Turner is now available online. Please visit www.galingfoundation.com and click on "galing update".
Many Thanks to our panelists, guests and to Irene Fields of Alpharetta Public Library, Jim Paredes of APO Hiking Society, Roger Olivares and Roland Roldan.
"May the spirit of EDSA remain in every Filipinos heart, driving its people to bring about genuine change and the restoration of integrity." ---Galing Foundation, Inc.
