Kalasaglahi

| POWER OF CIVILIAN PRESSURE

Forty years ago, in February 1986, millions of Filipinos filled the streets of EDSA, armed not with weapons, but with faith, courage, and hope. They stood shoulder to shoulder, priests beside students, nuns beside soldiers, parents with their children — united by one cry: freedom.

The People Power Revolution became a shining moment in our history — a peaceful uprising that proved the strength of unity. It was a movement that inspired the world, reminding everyone that true power lies not in force, but in the collective voice of the people.

As we commemorate the 40th anniversary of EDSA, let us remember that democracy is not a gift we receive once — it is a responsibility we carry everyday. Let us continue to protect the truth we fought for, to stand for justice, and live out the spirit of bayanihan that made such a momentous occasion possible.

Remember, the power of the people will always be stronger than the people in power.

✍️: Lala Mercado
🖼️: Ervin Teng Gui

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Before the onset of the activity, Kalasaglahi members were initially grouped with their clusters. For the rest of the period, participants had to raise their placards to answer 20 multiple choice-type questions revolving around Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Thereafter, scores were tallied and yielded the following results:
1st: Empowerment - 15 pts.
2nd: Education - 12 pts.
3rd: Energizer - 10 pts.
4th: Engagement - 8 pts.

Congratulations to the Empowerment Cluster leading the score board. 🎉 Stay tuned for future updates on Kalasaglahi’s future activities!

PAG-IBIG SA TINUBUANG LUPA

“Datapwat tangi na nga lamang na ‘di napaparaan kailanman ang pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Bayan sa minsang ito’y mapunla sa puso ng tao, sapagkat ang gayong pag-ibig ay lagda ng Maykapal, kaya’t walang katapusang kaniyang pananatili.”

Mula sa katha ni Honorio M. Lopez, “Buhay ni Dr. Jose Rizal at ang mga katha niya na isinalin sa wikang Tagalog ni Plaridel, Gatmaitan, at iba pa”

Buhay sa ating dugo at pagka-Pilipino ang pinakadalisay at pinakadakilang uri ng pagmamahal na siyang nagsisilbi sa ating inang bayan. Tuwing ika-30 ng Disyembre, ipinagdiriwang natin ang magiting na pagkamatay ng ating pambansang bayani, si Dr. Jose Rizal. Siya ang may-akda ng Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Llanto y Risas, at iba pa— mga kathang naghimok sa taong bayan upang makamit ang kanilang kalayaan laban sa mga kamay ng mapagsamantalang puwersa ng mga Kastila.

Sa kanyang sanaysay, El Amor Patrio, bukas-dibdib niyang inihayag ang nasyonalismo na dapat itamasa ng bawat Pilipino— pag-ibig na sa huli ay kanyang ikinamatay. Gayunpaman, hanggang sa kamatayan ay kanyang isinabuhay ang diwa ng kabayanihan sapagkat ang kanyang pagkamatay ang siyang naghimok sa taong bayan na ipaglaban ang ating kinalakhan.

Para sa mga Pilipino, lalong lalo na sa kabataan, nararapat lamang tayo’y manindigan para sa kamalayan, karapatan, kalayaan, at minamahal nating bayan upang makamit ang dati pang pinaglalaban ng ating mga bayani.