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IAC Statement on the Passing of Revolutionary Leader Ka
Bel
The International Action Center sends greetings of
solidarity, condolence and great respect to the comrades,
friends and family of the great Philippine working class
leader Crispin Beltran – Ka Bel. His heroic contributions
to the struggle of the Philippine people stand as a
shining example to all peoples fighting for change and a
new world.
Ka Bel exemplified the self sacrifice, unshakable
determination and especially the optimism of great
revolutionary leaders. All who knew him, worked with him
or even those who had occasion just to meet him were
struck by his confident manner and fighting spirit.
The revolutionary struggle for real change has gone
through many difficult times in the Philippines and
internationally. And while some may lose the will to fight
or get co-opted into the system of capitalism and become
corrupt mouthpieces for U.S. imperialism, Ka Bel remained
incorruptible and dedicated to the struggle for justice.
Over more than five decades the unbowed resolve of Ka Bel
in the face of imprisonment, torture and other great
hardships, during U.S., Japanese and again U.S.
occupations and dictatorships, has insured that new
generations of Philippine workers would arise to continue
the fight. Never did he compromise his values, and even as
a politician in Congress, he maintained his undying bias
towards Filipino workers, the poor, migrants, and the
international working class. His life is an example to
working class and anti-imperialist activists around the
world.
We are confident that Ka Bel's revolutionary outlook, so
incorruptible and so committed to the people will be
continued by those he inspired with his way of teaching
through example.
Ka Bel will be sorely missed, but he is not gone. Like
stars in the night sky whose light we see reflecting
billions of miles away, long after their death, so too
will the stellar life of Ka Bell continue to inspire us
until victory is won.
Long Live the Revolutionary Example of Ka Bel!
Long Live the Philippine Struggle!
Down with U.S. Imperialism!
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International Action Center
55 West 17th St, #5C
New York, NY 10011
212-633-6646
www.IACenter.org
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