Ex-martial law detainees and former political prisoners gather in SELDA anniversary

The Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (SELDA) recently held a gathering in celebration of their 28th year at the UP Diliman library’s Filipiniana section. Coming together were activists detained not only during Martial Law but also by regimes succeeding Ferdinand Marcos’ administration.

Founded by ex-martial law detainees in 1984, SELDA has been so far the largest organization of former political prisoners in the country. They have been most consistent in campaigning for the unconditional release of all political prisoners in the country.

First posted at the Philippine Online Chronicles.

Maligayang Kaarawan Ka Satur!

Just in time! Makabayan, Palaban was re-recorded yesterday and here it is, a tribute to Ka Satur, a patriot, defender of human rights and press freedom. Maligayang kaarawan ulit Ka Satur!

Two men who lived, fought for the ‘masa’

Alex Remollino and Medardo Roda, with many others before them, may have lapsed into history, but the people’s struggle goes on for as long as the conditions they raged against basically persist. And as the struggle develops new forms, good persons step forward to do their share. Thus is how history is made.–Satur Ocampo, Two men who lived, fought for the ‘masa’

Ka Satur’s weekly column

Now, after serving three terms in Congress, Ka Satur goes back to journalism with a weekly column for the Philippine Star starting Aug. 21, a key date in the history of the anti-dictatorship movement he was a prominent part of.—Tonyo Cruz, Asian Correspondent

Check Ka Satur’s first column at the Philippine Sta here.

Ka Satur Ocampo has consistently done good to the nation

“…shading #37 is a vote for real concrete change. It is a vote for a nation that isn’t afraid to fight for its freedoms. It is a vote for a nation that deserves to have Satur as Senator now. Voting for Satur is voting for a future that will infinitely better, because we aren’t afraid anymore. It is one that we, the masses, the greater majority deserve.”

(Re-posted from Katrina Stuart Santiago’s blog) Satur Ocampo is the one senatoriable who has gotten flack for being guest candidate of NP, which is surprising given how this refuses to believe the truth that he and Liza Maza are running with the party, and not within it. Why is it so hard to understand that?

Behind the scenes of Kodao’s Plaza Miranda, Mayo Uno coverage

Ka SA-LI na si Chiz

A 30 sec TV advertisement version of Sen. Chiz Escudero’s endorsement of Makabayan senatoriables (#37) Satur Ocampo and (#33) Liza Maza.

Chiz Escudero endorses senatoriables Liza Maza and Satur Ocampo

“Nagkasama-sama kami sa maraming pakikibaka. Kung ‘di man sila nasa likod ko, nasa tabi ko, sila ang nangunguna sa pagsulong ng interes ng bansa.” –Chiz

Sen. Chiz Escudero endoreses Makabayan senatoriables Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza during the ceremony for the unveiling of labor leader Rep. Crispin Beltran’s bas sculpture at Plaza Miranda, 10 AM on labor day. First posted at Kodao Productions’ breaking news.

Who’s your Senator?

Elian answers two important questions of the season: who’s your senator and your president?

Satur Ocampo is always at the forefront of the struggle vs oppression

Always in the forefront of the Filipinos’ struggle against exploitation, oppression, and marginalization, he believes that true democracy is founded on the interests of the masses and not of the ruling elite.

Let us bring the interest of the people to the Senate! Vote and campaign for Satur Ocampo (#37) and Liza Maza (#33)!

Ka Satur at ang Magsasakang Pilipino

Coming from a peasant family in Sta. Rita, Pampanga, Makabayan senatoriable Satur Ocampo brings with him to the Senate the Filipino farmers’ aspiration for an abundant harvest, genuine agrarian reform, and social justice.

For our children’s progressive future

Maza Ako! –Angel Locsin

Watch video of actress and women’s rights advocate Angel Locsin on why she will vote for Liza Maza this May 2010.  Liza Maza and Satur Ocampo both came from progressive partylists and have a long history of defending the interest of the Filipino people in various fields of struggle.

I think this was taken during MAZALine, a nationalist fashion shoot together with Sandra Araullo, triathlete, model, and daughter of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan chair Carol Araullo. Video from Sinagharaya’s YouTube channel.

Be a fan of Ka Satur, join the club, contribute!

Be a fan, contribute content and help spread the word! Join the Filipino people in bringing change to the Philippine Senate! Ipanalo ang pagbabago, Satur Ocampo sa Senado!

Ka Satur’s First Internet Sortie

Makabayan senatoriable Ka Satur Ocampo enjoyed answering questions from Filipinos all-over the world in his first ever “Internet” campaign sortie organized by politicalarena.com.

Pagbabago sa Senado: A Song for Makabayan Senatoriable Ka Satur Ocampo

Our big boy Elian, Marion, and me in a pose with Makabayan senatoriable and Bayan Muna Partylist Rep. Ka Satur Ocampo.

Here’s an original song I’ve written, arranged, and performed for Ka Satur Ocampo’s campaign for change in the Senate. Hope you guys like it.

Pagbabago sa Senado | MP3 | Music and Lyrics: Karl Ramirez

You can download the MP3 by right-clicking THIS LINK and clicking “Save As”.

This May 2010 Elections, we will be voting for Elian and his generation’s prosperous and progressive future! We’re putting a hundred percent of our trust to the Makabayan senatoriables. We will be voting for them, voting for change in the Senate, voting for our son’s future.

\m/ Rakenrol Liza Maza and Ka Satur Ocampo! Makabayan sa Senado!

Angel Locsin Joins Makabayan Senatoriable Liza Maza in a Nationalist Fashion Shoot

Angel Locsin (center) with Makabayan Senatoriables Ka Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza

This was originally posted in Angel Locsin’s Facebook Fan Page last February 25. Photos from Arkibong Bayan’s post. Hope the organizers can post photos of the activity soon.

Angel Locsin joins senatorial aspirant Liza Maza in nationalist fashion shoot

“Nationalism is fashionable.” This was the statement of women’s rights activist and senatorial candidate Liza Masa, actress Angel Locsin, and triathlete Sandra Araullo when they modeled for MAZAline, a collection of “statement gowns” launched in a photoshoot by Xander Angeles last Monday, February 22, at Edge of Light Studios in Quezon City.

Makabayan Coalition to Bring Satur, Maza, Casiño to the Senate in 2010

Me and my son Elian during last April's Makabayan! Coalition launching at the UP Bahay ng Alumni.

Here’s great news from the Gabriela website:

Press Release Posted on August 13th, 2009.

Party list representatives Satur Ocampo, Liza Maza and Teddy Casiño are taking their political plans a step further today by registering a new political coalition aimed at carrying through their senatorial candidacies in the 2010 elections.

The three opposition members of the House and their supporters went to the COMELEC offices in Intramuros this morning to formally register the Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan), which plans to field candidates for the Senate and for local government positions in next year’s elections.

Cory and the Filipino People’s Desire for Change

Pinoy Weekly’s two-part documentary about former President Corazon Aquino written in the perspective of the progressive movement and the Filipino people’s desire for change.

Satur: A People’s Tribute (Episode 6)

Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela Women’s Partylist and Nelia Sancho, Ka Satur’s fellow political detainee, deliver their greetings during the tribute for Satur Ocampo held last May 28, 2009.