Jan Quimpo Speech

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Today, we will see two ‘Quimpo’ names carved on the wall of remembrance. They are Ronald Jan and Ishmael ‘Jun’ Quimpo. Both were college activists during the time of Martial Law. Both were abducted and tortured. Only Jun’s remains were seen. Jan Quimpo was never seen again by his family and fellow activists. But he will always be remembered for his bravery and sacrifices. He will always be remembered for his love for the mass and our country. He is the person we should never forget as one of our heroes. He is the person our generation should look up to. He is the person I aspire to be. Jan Quimpo is someone who fought for change in our country and inspired me to fight for change. “Ronald Jan Quimpo was a mild-mannered boy with an occasional rebellious streak”, according to the write-up of Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation. He once wanted to become a scientist or engineer when he grew up but changed his mind later on and wanted to serve the masses in a revolutionary way instead by wanting to become a “kadre”. He, soon, dropped out from school, left his parents’ and went to live at the activists’ headquarters. On the 4th of April ’73, Jan Quimpo, together with Liliosa Hilao and two other activists, were taken in by officials. Liliosa was tortured to death and Jan was a witness. After her death, he was moved to a detention cell and was released three months later. Afterwards, he resumed his studies at UP. He never went back on being an activist. Four years after his

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