Manila, Philippines-Last Sept 21 as the world celebrated the International Day of Peace, human rights advocates here remembered the declaration of martial law 35 years ago by the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos. The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), one of the oldest human rights groups in the country commemmorated the lives of martyrs and heroes of that period by inaugurating a Martial Law Memorial Wall. It was a solemn and quiet event, but it brought together some of the human rights advocates we thought would never meet again. It really reminded me that we may have our differences and our lives could branch apart, but we will always have those memories of the dark past and our common love for those who sacrificed themselves, to bind us together.
The Martial Law Memorial Wall can be seen at 45 Saint Mary Street Cubao Quezon City, Philippines. TFDP's telephone numbers are +632 437-8054
The Martial Law Memorial Wall can be seen at 45 Saint Mary Street Cubao Quezon City, Philippines. TFDP's telephone numbers are +632 437-8054
