Kung hindi tayo kikibo, sino ang kikibo? Kung hindi tayo kikilos, sino ang kikilos? Kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa?These are the words that rallied the nation to fight authoritarian rule. Facing danger with resolve in his heart, one young man fought against the dictator not with brute force, but through the power of the pen. He is Abraham “Ditto” Sarmiento, editor-in-chief of the Philippine Collegian in 1975-76.
Iskolar. Aktibista. Alpha Phi Beta.
(Scholar-Writer, Martyr, Alphan)
Posted by UP Alpha Phi Beta on Oct 23, ‘07 1:04 AM for everyone
The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity – UP College of Law invites students nationwide to join the 1st Ditto Sarmiento Essay Writing Competition on the theme: “Kung hindi tayo, sino? Kung hindi ngayon, kailan? The role of campus journalism in social change.”
Held to commemorate the 30th death anniversary of Philippine Collegian editor Abraham “Ditto” Sarmiento Jr, the essay contest is open to all high school and college students. The tilt aims to inculcate critical thinking among the youth inspired by the heroic battle for freedom of Ditto Sarmiento who was imprisoned during the dark days of martial law under the Marcos dictatorship.
Entries must be submitted on or before 10 October 2007 by email to ditto.sarmiento@gmail.com, or at the Alpha Phi Beta Chancery office at unit 1602-A West Trade Center, 132 West Ave. Quezon City. For details, please visit our site, or send a message to 0905-2644953.
This project is co-organized by UP Lingkod Bayan, UP Aguman, UP Angkan, UP Bannuar, UP Batangan, UP Dakila, UP Kalilayan, UP Kamangyan, UP Lakan, UP Saro, UP Sorsogueños, and UP Subol Society.
