Akbayan North America hosts a discussion on the current political situation in the Philippines. Among the developments to be addressed is the ascension of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to the presidency. Will the restoration of the Marcos family to national power lead to democracy's demise? Can the opposition survive and will Filipinos resist? Can the Filipino community make an impact?
Speakers:
Lisandro Claudio, Assistant Professor, Department of South & Southeast Asian Studies, University of California at Berkeley.
Ruben Carranza, Senior Expert, International Center for Transitional Justice (NY), former Assistant Secretary of Defense (PH), and former Commissioner, Presidential Commission of Good Government (PH).
Endorsed by: Filipino Advocates for Justice (FAJ), Asian Pacific American Alliance (APALA) National, APALA Alameda County Chapter, and the Buena Vista United Methodist Church.
This event will be live streamed on the Akbayan North America Facebook page.
For more information, email: akbayan.usacanada@gmail.com
Light refreshments are to be provided.
LOCATION:Main Library - African American Center Exhibit Space - 3rd Fl CLASS:PUBLIC TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT1440M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Event Reminder - Presentation: Another President Marcos? END:VALARM END:VCALENDAR