StoodUptotheDictator:ATributeto theFilipinoWomenWhoFought AgainstMarcos'Dictatorship

By: Andree Sibonga

For the women who brave adversity, Endure danger and scrutiny, Those who fight for truth and justice, To restore our country's democracy

Shining a light during the darkest, Days that turned into endless decades, Openly questioning pompous incompetence, Empowering others to join the movement.

Though many efforts were made to silence, Their voices, writing, and protests. One thing to behold is their inner strength, Uncompromised and graceful despite the unrest

At a time now when our history is threatened, Detailed distorted narratives shifted, It's our duty to tell the stories as they are, And remember the names of those who experienced them

Maita Gomez, Hilda Narciso, Nymia Sibulan, Karen Tañada Sister Sarah Manapol, and Mary John Mananzan Lualhati Bautista

In pursuit of freedom and peace, You all have inspired the masses, To advocate for our rights, And amplify each other's voices

The torched is passed to us now, So, we must keep the fire ablaze A burning passion for activism, Despite the fears, it may raise.

May their stories inspire us, To pursue our own liberation, Cause despite the harm and terror, Women stood up to the dictator

Women Through Time

By: Nicole Gabrielle Gloria

Women through time, a story to tell, Of courage and strength, where legends dwell

From the dawn of civilization to this day, They have shaped the world in every way

In ancient times, they stood as queens, Ruling their lands with grace and means Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, and Nefertiti, Their beauty and wisdom, a true rarity

In the middle ages, they faced great strife, But Joan of Arc led them to new life Eleanor of Aquitaine and her kind, Laid the groundwork for a modern mind

In the Renaissance, they were muses, The inspiration for artists' fuses From Mona Lisa to Shakespeare's verse, They were the essence of beauty and worth

In the 20th century, they fought for rights, Suffragettes who stood up for their plight Rosa Parks, Malala, and Thatcher, Their voices were heard, a powerful factor

Today, women are still making their mark, Breaking barriers, leaving their spark In the fields of science, arts, and politics, They are carving out their paths, no gimmicks

Women through time, their legacy grand, A testament to their strength and demand May we celebrate them and their ways, And continue their progress for all days