By Paul Darwynn Garilao, DLSP Media Bureau Correspondent
Update 2
Students and administrators from De La Salle University – Manila (DLSU-M) helped in organizing and carrying out the Mass for Truth and Accountability in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution held at Baclaran Church last 25 February.
The Lasallian Pastoral Office and Committee on National Issues and Concerns are two groups from DLSU-M that helped in managing the logistics for the mass. Meanwhile, Dean of Student Affairs Voltaire Mistades, Student Publications Director Fritzie Paz de Vera, and Student Council President Noey Arcinue served as readers and commentators during the Mass. The DLSU Chorale rendered hymns.
In his homily delivered in Filipino, Fr. Joey Echano recalled the walkout staged by computer technicians who were then forced to manipulate the Snap Elections of 1986. The walkout was a springboard that jumpstarted the call for People Power I. But 22 years after, Fr. Joey said the country is still succumbed to truth decay. “Malala na masyado ang truth decay, kailangan natin ang katotohanan upang umunlad, (The truth decay is worst, we need to uphold the truth to succeed),” he said.
Fr. Joey furthered: “Kailangan ng katotohanan upang tayo ay umunlad. Walang tunay na kaunlaran kung walang katotohanan, [We need the truth to progress. There is no real progress if there is not truth]," Echano said. Aside from the ZTE controversy, the Baclaran priest challenged the public to also scrutinize other issues that the Arroyo Administration has been allegedly involved: Fertilizer Scam, Hello Garci issue, and other government transactions that are violating the constitution.
ZTE controversy whistle blower Joey Lozada, who spoke at the last part of the mass, turned sentimental as he shared his memories during EDSA Revolution. He urged the citizens to tell the truth, serve only the truth, and fight for the truth.
Some De La Salle Brothers who attended the Mass were DLSP and DLSU-M President Br. Armin Luistro FSC, La Salle Academy President Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC, De La Salle - College of St. Benilde President Br. Vic Franco FSC, and Br. Mike Valenzuela FSC.
Update 2
Students and administrators from De La Salle University – Manila (DLSU-M) helped in organizing and carrying out the Mass for Truth and Accountability in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution held at Baclaran Church last 25 February.
The Lasallian Pastoral Office and Committee on National Issues and Concerns are two groups from DLSU-M that helped in managing the logistics for the mass. Meanwhile, Dean of Student Affairs Voltaire Mistades, Student Publications Director Fritzie Paz de Vera, and Student Council President Noey Arcinue served as readers and commentators during the Mass. The DLSU Chorale rendered hymns.
In his homily delivered in Filipino, Fr. Joey Echano recalled the walkout staged by computer technicians who were then forced to manipulate the Snap Elections of 1986. The walkout was a springboard that jumpstarted the call for People Power I. But 22 years after, Fr. Joey said the country is still succumbed to truth decay. “Malala na masyado ang truth decay, kailangan natin ang katotohanan upang umunlad, (The truth decay is worst, we need to uphold the truth to succeed),” he said.
Fr. Joey furthered: “Kailangan ng katotohanan upang tayo ay umunlad. Walang tunay na kaunlaran kung walang katotohanan, [We need the truth to progress. There is no real progress if there is not truth]," Echano said. Aside from the ZTE controversy, the Baclaran priest challenged the public to also scrutinize other issues that the Arroyo Administration has been allegedly involved: Fertilizer Scam, Hello Garci issue, and other government transactions that are violating the constitution.
ZTE controversy whistle blower Joey Lozada, who spoke at the last part of the mass, turned sentimental as he shared his memories during EDSA Revolution. He urged the citizens to tell the truth, serve only the truth, and fight for the truth.
Some De La Salle Brothers who attended the Mass were DLSP and DLSU-M President Br. Armin Luistro FSC, La Salle Academy President Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC, De La Salle - College of St. Benilde President Br. Vic Franco FSC, and Br. Mike Valenzuela FSC.
The Truth will set you free. The fourth mass held at Baclaran commemorated the People Power Revolt (DLSP/Paul Darwynn Garilao).
Hot off the press. Wherever he goes, Jun Lozada is always followed by the Media (Donelle Gan, The La Sallian EIC 2005-06).
Clenched Fist. Participants of the Mass sang the Bayan Ko, a theme song during the EDSA Revolt (Donelle Gan).
Puppet. Outside the church, demonstrators show their disgust against the government through these graphics (DLSP/Paul Garilao).
Meanwhile, Dino de Leon, president of DLSU-M Debate Society, spoke to a crowd of young activists in Mendiola before the mass in Baclaran. Some student leaders from DLSU-M and De La Salle Araneta University participated in the rallies at Mendiola.
Related links:
Aquino Lozada lead “Mass for Truth and Accountability” (inquirer.net)
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