MANILA OBR FLASHMOB PRESS GATHERING:
9 February 2017

Salesladies, caregivers, students, child rights advocates staged a flash dance at a popular shopping mall to usher in the #1BillionRising Revolution global uprisings that will peak on 14 February, V-Day to reaffirm the fight against fascism, imperialism, and neoliberal economic policies and programs that worsen violence against women and children.

Video: GMA News

ECUMENICAL WOMEN’S CHURCH FORUM RISING:
11 February 2017
“Ecumenical One Billion Rising Dance for Just Peace”

RESISTENCE POEM:

Ruah the great DANCE is the is the Breath of God we breathe in and out. Ruah is dancing with us, and ever since the beginning of Life.
We are the children of Eve, and SHE-Life is our Mother.
We cast away the patriarchal mould that sin started from her.
We are the sisters and daughters of Miriam
who led in the victory song and dance for the people.
We are sisters and daughters of Deborah
who rose and fought so that her people will not go hungry.
We are the sisters and daughters of Mary
Who sang the Magnificat and shared a vision of liberation.
We are the sisters and daughters of Mary of Magdala
Who witnessed the risen Christ, and was sent out to proclaim the resurrection.

We are Daughters of Resistance, Redemption and Liberation!
Our prophetic VOICE and ACTION matters

YOUTH and COMMUNITY RISINGS:
CENTER FOR WOMEN’S RESEARCH RISING:
10 February 2017

More than 1,000 women attended the rising at San Jose High School, with DSWD NCR and 4Ps women beneficiaries.

GABRIELA YOUTH:
“Women In Times of War” Peace Forum – Campus Rising
8 February 2017

PUP Campus Rising:

UP Manila Campus Rising