Death of Impeachment Dawns another People Power

MIGRANTE INTERNATIONAL today joins thousands of militant organizations and anti-Gloria protesters that will gather in front of St. Peter’s Parish and march towards the House of Representatives.
 
“We denounce in the strongest sense, the Congress for collaborating and ensuring the death of the impeachment complaint against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the prolongation of its illegitimate administration,” said Maita Santiago, Migrante International Secretary-General.
 
“This injustice stokes the people’s frustration and anger -- especially now that they’ve seen the corruption, collaboration and direct intervention of Macapagal-Arroyo and the majority congressmen to kill the impeachment complaint.  Gloria and her lackeys leave the people no choice but to take to the streets and demonstrate their strength through People Power,” she added.
 
Already, Migrante organizations in Canada, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Europe and in the United States have conducted parallel mobilizations and are gearing for more demonstrations to pronounce their utmost disgust to the derailment of the impeachment proceedings at the steps of the Philippine Consulate in their respective cities.
 
International allies and foreign organizations who support in solidarity the Filipino people’s call for the immediate removal of Arroyo have also called on their respective governments to immediately withdraw support to Arroyo’s administration.

”Arroyo has shown desperate attempts to cling to her ill-gotten presidency despite the people’s clamor for her ouster. She has cheated a nation, broken her promises to the Filipino people and has plunged the country into unbearable crisis.” Santiago said.

”Similar to the fate of the Marcos and Estrada regimes, the Parliament of the Streets will decide the fate of the nation.  But this time, a democratic transitional council will arise and implement urgent reforms and pave the way for legitimate elections wherein the people themselves can democratically choose their leaders,” she explained.
 
“The consequences of Macapagal Arroyo’s ‘pyrrhic victory’ in hiding the truth and avoiding justice through legislative means will now unfold before her own eyes as the people’s power strengthens to oust her government. People will march in the streets across the country and around the world to exert all-out effort to oust Arroyo’s illegitimate, fascist and puppet regime!” Santiago concluded.

For reference:  Maita Santiago, Secretary-General (0927-796-8183)
6 August 2005 

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