Philippine social movements storm US Embassy

Manila, Philippines – A thousand protesters marched to the United States Embassy today to denounce the formal opening of the G-20 summit called by US President George W. Bush in Washington D.C to supposedly resolve the ongoing global financial crisis. The big demonstration, which is part of the Global Day of Action against the G-20 Summit, branded the gathering as an “elite jamboree” that has the sole objective of “resurrecting a dead and flawed development paradigm.”

In a statement, the protesting groups led by the Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC), Focus on the Global South, Jubilee South and the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) said while they support moves for different nations to come together in order to develop sustainable and viable solutions to the crisis, they believe the process to come up with the necessary solutions should not only be more open and participatory but more importantly, will not be used as a venue to “resurrect the dead.”

The groups that also include AKBAYAN (Citizens Action Party), Kilusan para sa Pambansang Demokrasya (KPD), Youth For Nationalism and Democracy (YND), Makabayan, Kilusang Mangingisda (KM), Alab-Katipunan (AK) and Youth Against Debt (YAD) underscored the culpability of the Bush administration in the global economic meltdown.

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See a slide show of a remote Philippine island that my husband and I visited with a machine gun tourist escort here.

Enjoy a vidoe of Philippine prisoners dance routine here.

What original slogan can you think of that would help promote the Philippines as a premier tourist destination? Please elaborate.

Rodolfo Talledo, Angeles City: “Come to the Philippines and forget all your woes in this planet. You won’t regret it!”

Renato Taylan, Ilocos Norte: Read on: “Welcome to Pacman country! Savor the leisurely punches of the Philippines’ natural beauties.”

Tropical paradise

Ed Artates, Parañaque City: “The Philippines, islands of tropical paradise!” Sandwiched between the great Pacific Ocean and China Sea, it is a frontier of fine beaches, white and golden sands, and fantastic diving sites. It is the land of the most beautiful volcano in the world, tropical rain forests and mountain rice terraces. Called the Pearl of the Orient, it is home to the loveliest, happy and hospitable people in the world. Don’t miss it! y

Avelino Falcon, Saudi Arabia: “The Philippines, 1,107 Islands of Paradise.” Err, make that 1,105 minus Basilan and Sulu nga pala! Come to think of it, each island of our country is virtually a paradise. We just don’t realize it. Punta kayo rito saMiddle East. Sala sa init, sala sa lamig!Whew!




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