Cris and Ambo

Here is a picture of Cris Hugo and Ambo Guron. Cris was gunned down last March while Ambo was killed just last July 31st by masked gunmen. Both were student activists in the Bicol region. Despite public outcry and international concern, the State continues with its policy of "neutralizing" its enemies not even sparing the young whose only weapon is their courage and an unflinching belief in change.

The picture reflects the everyday and youthful idealism of these two in better times - an idealism which Karen Empeno and Sherlyn Cadapan definitely shared. To this day, nothing is heard from UP students Karen and Sherlyn who were abducted by armed men last June.

Why must the young pay such a steep price for believing in change?