Filipino Community Leaders across North America renew calls to fight for democracy in the Philippines amidst looming dictatorship comeback

WHAT: Launch of a united “Manifesto of Filipinos in North America on the Recently Conducted Philippine Elections”

WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, 7PM Pacific | 9PM Central | 10PM Eastern | Thursday, May 19, 10am Manila

WHO:

• Mr. Ago Pedalizo, Filipino American Human Rights Alliance (FAHRA)
• Ms. Marissa Corpus, Malaya Movement Canada and Koalition Kontra Daya Canada
• Mr. Yves Nibungco, Malaya Movement USA
• Ms. Nerissa Allegretti, 1Sambayan USA
• Atty. Loida Lewis, US Filipinos for Good Governance
• And other Leaders from Filipino organizations in the US and Canada

WHERE: Via Zoom, RSVP: loraforchange@gmail.com

https://tinyurl.com/0518PressConference

VIDEO & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
Public launch of Manifesto; Martial law survivor speaker; National leaders of various Filipino organizations and networks; Documentation of overseas voting irregularities

Background:
Filipino community leaders across the United States and Canada will release for the first time a united Manifesto rejecting the presumptive victory of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Sara Duterte in the 2022 Philippine elections. In addition to demanding an immediate and independent investigation of the massive irregularities and electoral violations documented, leaders will present six crucial calls to the Philippine and U.S. governments in anticipation of a Marcos & Duterte administration.

Interviews available upon request.

For more information, contact:

USA: Lora Olaes, loraforchange@gmail.com

PH: Bituin Aquino, bituin.aquino@gmail.com

CA: Treenee Lopez, treeneelopez@gmail.com