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Youth groups seek justice for victims of Yolanda, failures of Aquino, Duterte
Those victimized in Super Typhoon Yolanda’s deadly onslaught in 2013 have now also become “victims” of what youth groups believe are failed efforts of both the Duterte and Aquino administrations.
— M. Claire Layug (@MClaireLayug) November 8, 2018
To sympathize with the families of thousands who were killed in the typhoon’s wake, a few victims joined the student groups in lighting candles at the steps of the Palma Hall of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman on Thursday.
The demonstration followed by a candle lighting ceremony was organized by the groups PMCJ, KAISA, BULIG, PILIPINAS, and the CYSP.
Justice for victims, climate sought from Duterte, Aquino administration on 5th Yolanda anniversary @gmanews pic.twitter.com/tIaGYwF8i9
— M. Claire Layug (@MClaireLayug) November 8, 2018
NOW: Yolanda victim cries injustice after 5 years worth of government efforts pic.twitter.com/N2RUc8eEZm
— M. Claire Layug (@MClaireLayug) November 8, 2018
The demonstration and candle lighting ceremony was organized by the groups KAISA-UP, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), Bulig Pilipinas, and the Community of Yolanda Survivors and Partners (CYSP).
They slammed the “slow” rehabilitation efforts for Yolanda victims under the adminstration of both President Rodrigo Duterte and Former President Benigno Aquino III.
They also blasted the government for supposedly letting the activities of large corporations and industries take a devastating toll on the climate.
“Kung tutuusin, after ng Yolanda, napakarami pang bagyo ang dumating sa ating bansa na sadyang nakasira hindi lamang sa normal na pamumuhay, ng ating mga kababayan o mamamayan pati na rin sa mga kinabukasan ng kabataan,” KAISA chair Zaira Baniaga said.
“Kaya naman nagkakaroon tayo ng maikling aksyon na magpapakita na ang kabataan ang mismong kumikilos sa usapin ng hustsiyang pang-klima at para mapaigting pa ang paniningil sa limang taong kawalang aksyon ng ating gobyerno mula sa gobyerno ni Aquino hanggang sa pamahalaan ni Duterte na magpahangga ngayon ay patuloy na pinapapaasa ang mga mamamayan sa mga pangakong rehabilitasyon at tulong para itaguyod ang mga pamilya na apektado ng mga sakuna sa ating bansa,” she added. — MDM/NB, GMA News
