Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Christening

Marcos era. Student unrest. Anti-establishment rallies and demonstrations everywhere. One student leader stands out.
A group of boys and girls in Pasay gather every so often. From one’s house to the next. Pan de sal. Singing with guitar accompaniment. Totoy, Ramon, Bong, Isko, Edwin, Nito, Ariel, Turo, Romy Katawan. And one they would call Voltaire.