Laban ng Masa asserted rights to march along EDSA

Amidst threat of being dispersed, the militant coalition Laban ng Masa asserted their rights and marched from Cubao Quezon City to Edsa Shrine where a mass will be celebrated in commemoration of  the 1986 Edsa Revolt.

According to Rasti Delizo, Laban ng Masa National Council Member and Spokesperson of Sanlakas said, “Our march is a peaceful and legitimate march, the police have no basis in dispersing us, our group agreed that when we reach Edsa shrine we will fold our flags and banners and pay respect to the mass held in the shrine.”

Yesterday, Laban ng Masa and the Kilusan ng Makabansang Ekonomiya (KME) agreed to hold mass with Bishop Iniguez and other church people at the Edsa Shrine where permit was issued by the Catholic Church who administers the venue.

“Edsa revolt in the time of fascist dictatorship didn’t apply or being issued permit and successfully marched towards Edsa. This is what we are commemorating, the re-birth of our freedom to assemble and express our grievances.” Delizo added.

Leody De Guzman, president of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP) and also a

National Council member of Laban ng Masa said, “Workers who marched at Edsa expressed anguish over poverty and lack of opportunity to live a decent life under this regime.”

“Lies coming from this illegitimate president are totally unacceptable and did not bother to listen in her lame excuses that were aired over the radio few days ago, workers need genuine change not lies and excuses.” De Guzman added.