Ricardo T. Jose

Ricardo T. Jose is professor of history at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. His areas of specialization are military and diplomatic history, Philippine-Japan relations, and World War II in the Philippines. He was in Mendiola for the September 21, 1983 National Day of Sorrow protest. 

Interviewer: Emerald O. Flaviano
Videographer: Emerald O. Flaviano
Date of Interview: July 10, 2013
Place: Quezon City

Please click here for the video recording of the interview, and here for the transcript of the interview.

Aida Santos

Aida Santos is a poet, feminist, and teacher. She has extensive experience with progressive social movements.

Interviewer: Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: May 30, 2008
Place: Quezon City

Please click this link for the interview transcript.

Ana Guarino

Ana Guarino was an officer of a labor union that actively participated in protest actions in Mendiola in the 1980s. She survived the 1987 Mendiola Massacre.

Interviewer: Joel F. Ariate Jr.

Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: August 16, 2008
Place: Quezon City
Please click this link for the interview transcript.

Carol Araullo

Dr. Carol Araullo is the chairperson of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN, New Patriotic Alliance), global vice chair for internal affairs of the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) and co-convenor of the Gloria Step Down Movement (GSM), Movement of Concerned Citizens for Civil Liberties (MCCCL), PlunderWatch, DEFEND Philippines, Justice Not War Coalition, US Troops Out Now! and other broad alliances. (http://cparaullo.blogspot.com/)

Interviewer: Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: August 14, 2008
Place: Quezon City
Please click this link for the interview transcript.

Corazon Talampas

Corazon Talampas is a long-time resident of the Mendiola area.

Interviewers: Zuraida Mae D. Cabilo with Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: March 25, 2008

Place: ManilaPlease click this link for the interview transcript.

Crescencia L. Lucero

Sr. Crescencia L. Lucero, SFIC, is the Executive Director of the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines.

Interviewer: Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: August 28, 2008
Place: Quezon City

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Crispin Beltran

Crispin Beltran was a prominent labor leader and was the Partylist Representative of Anakpawis in the House of Representatives. A week after the interview, "Ka Bel," as he is popularly known, passed away.

Interviewer: Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: May 8, 2008
Place: Quezon City

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Dolores

Dolores is a washerwoman and a long-time resident of the Mendiola area. She agreed to be interviewed if the interviewers will not use her real name.

Interviewer: Zuraida Mae D. Cabilo with Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: March 19, 2008
Place: Manila

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Ed Lingao

Ed Lingao is the news operations manager of TV 5.

Interviewers: Sharon M. Quinsaat with Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: April 9, 2008
Place: Quezon City

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Edrin Aurelio

Edrin Aurelio is a resident of an area near Mendiola.

Interviewers: Zuraida Mae D. Cabilo with Joel F. Ariate Jr.
Videographer: Alleson D. Villota
Date of Interview: March 29, 2008
Place: Manila

Please click this link for the interview transcript.