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Inspiring Pioneer of Philippine Drivers’ Movement Gave His Final ‘Boundary’
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
and MARYA SALAMAT
Medardo “Ka Roda” Roda, a towering presence in the struggle for the just treatment of transport workers and of the marginalized sectors for more than three decades, is unarguably the most famous and most well-loved transport leader this country has ever had. He inspires the younger progressive transport leaders and stymies the yellow transport leaders into ignominy by comparison.
Kung Gabi ang Dilim
ni ROLANDO B. TOLENTINO Bulatlat.com Para kay Alex Remollino at Medardo “Ka Roda” Roda Kung gabi ang dilim, ano ang aantayin? Walang mga kulisap na paroon at parito sa pinagmumulang ilaw sa poste. Walang alitaptap dahil walang aninong tangkay na mapapagdapuan. Walang masisipat dahil ang kalawakan ay isang buong itim na sumang kinumot. Kung gabi…
Ka Roda, Most Loved Driver
Medardo “Ka Roda” Roda is probably the most loved driver in the world. On Valentine’s Day, more than 350 people gathered to pay tribute to the long-time leader of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston). BY RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat Medardo “Ka Roda” Roda is probably the most loved driver in the world.…