Nanay Mameng, isang dula by Slidely Slideshow A new play that depicts the life and struggle of Carmen "Nanay Mameng" Deunida, a celebrated urban poor activist in the Philippines. Photos by JANESS ANN J....
Press Release Artists such as renowned lights designer Katsch Catoy, filmmaker Adjani Arumpac and Brandon Relucio, theater artist Noel Taylo, theater artist and dancer Edwin Quinsayas, visual artist Rowena Bayon, graphic artists Tom Estrera III and Jennifer...
I will only stop (being an activist) when I am already dead.” – Nanay Mameng
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The 84-year-old chairwoman emeritus of Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap is a tireless fighter, an inspiration to the poor
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Urban poor leader Carmen Deunida, more commonly known as Nanay Mameng, celebrated her 84th birthday last February 8. She shares this special day with two known politicians in the country -- the late Senator Claro Recto...
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
She became known as the small but firebrand speaker during the protest actions leading to the People Power II uprising that ousted then president Joseph Estrada. Protesters from all walks of life, from the urban poor to well-dressed women from the elite, went near the stage whenever she spoke during rallies.
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