NUSP mourns the passing of Rep. Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran
The National Union of Students of the Philippines mourns the passing of Rep. Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran.
We once again reaffirm our highest regard for Ka Bel who throughout his life championed the cause of the poor and marginalized in Filipino society. We recall with pride having bestowed upon Ka Bel the degree of honoris causa during Ka Bel's year-and-a-half-long illegal and arbitrary detention by the Arroyo administration, for "outstanding service to the Filipino students and the Filipino people." The student union unanimously decided to bestow such a symbolic representation of its support to Ka Bel because of his unwavering commitment to advancing the rights and welfare of the Filipino masses to which he had dedicated his entire life to.
His lifelong crusade is one that we student leaders shall continue to emulate.
The NUSP calls on all its 600 members nationwide to honor the memory of Ka Bel by continuing to fight against oppression and tyranny, graft and corruption and to advance the welfare of the millions of Filipinos who remain voiceless and powerless.
Long Live the Spirit of Ka Bel!
Tribute to Ka Bel at the Philippine Independent Church, Taft Ave Mla, 6pm, May 22, 2008
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