Why does it matter? Can't we move on? There is a thin line between moving forward and forgetting. The occurrence of collective amnesia did not happen only by mistake or overnight. Correctly remembering what happened during Martial Law is important, especially amidst ongoing conversations that attempt to revise history. While others have made attempts through social media platforms to cement the Martial Law's place in our cultural memory, we have a clear social responsibility to be accountable for our actions and be conscious of its impact on others and in our communities. Truths are learned to be remembered and not to be forgotten. There is nothing wrong with forgiving and moving forward, but what makes things hard to digest is when accountability is neglected. In that case, chances are, Filipinos will find it hard to value, defend, and promote our freedom. To be reminded to #NeverForget does not necessarily mean holding a grudge until our very last breath. It will
compellation , n :
(archaic, rare) An act of addressing a person by a certain name or title. (archaic, rare) A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; an appellation, a designation. (obsolete) An act of addressing or speaking to someone; also, the address or speech so made. The song “I Call Your Name”, by the Norwegian band a-ha, was released on this day 30 years ago in 1990 in their album East of the Sun, West of the Moon.
(archaic, rare) An act of addressing a person by a certain name or title. (archaic, rare) A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; an appellation, a designation. (obsolete) An act of addressing or speaking to someone; also, the address or speech so made. The song “I Call Your Name”, by the Norwegian band a-ha, was released on this day 30 years ago in 1990 in their album East of the Sun, West of the Moon.
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