Bro. Eddie Villanueva early Monday called on Bangon Pilipinas members and all freedom-loving Filipinos to join the November 23 Movement rally on December 9.

"It is incumbent upon us to show our concern over recent developments. We cannot stand by as martial law is imposed on Maguindanao based on questionable grounds," he said, explaining his decision to go all-out in endorsing the march.


Villanueva congratulated the National Union of Journalists (NUJP) and its allied organizations for spearheading the rally. "They are vigilant heroes that deserve our praise and commendation," he said, adding that "we have to be vigilant that martial law is not extended to include other parts of the country as well."


Bangon Pilipinas joined the November 23 Movement as initiated by the NUJP, he emphasized, "We have to show, in great numbers, that we cannot be fooled by the machinations of those who would hold on to power beyond their allotted time."


"We would like to see Filipinos all over the land marching in protest over this latest inimical act of the incumbent," Villanueva said.


He further called on all supporters of Bangon Pilipinas all over the Philippines to launch their own actions accordingly.


"Make your presence felt, fight for what is right!" Villanueva said.


The march, sponsored by the November 23 Movement and composed of a great number of organizations including Bangon Pilipinas, will start 9:30 am in front of the UST and march on to Don Chino Roces Bridge, ending at 3 pm.