Aquino: Continue ‘revolution’ against indifference

A time to celebrate.  A time to search.  A time to demand.  On National Heroes’ Day, Filipinos organize two gatherings: one to celebrate the gains under the Aquino administration; the other to protest what many see as institutionalized corruption and President Benigno Aquino’s reversal of his position on charter change.  Many protesting see the change in the Constitution as a second term for Aquino, forbidden under the 1987 charter. Ironically on Sunday, President Aquino reminded Filipinos that the start of his presidency was a “revolution” against the “tide of indifference” that impeded progress and good governance. “Today, we are reminded of the brave men and women who laid down their lives for the liberty that we cherish today.  We are, and will forever be, indebted to their sacrifice. We sustain their legacy as we persist in weaving their dream of a free, inclusive, and empowered Philippines into a tangible reality,” said Mr. Aquino.

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