Reflection

I wasn’t feeling well today, I have a diarrhea and it made me feel so uneasy and weak. I intend to read my law books but I could hardly rationalize the complicated legal concepts with my situation. I just lay on my bed trying to relax and gain my strength after taking some medications. As hours went by, I started to feel bored. I opened my TV but I found no interesting channel to watch. It was then that I remember, I have some DVD’s I took with me when I attended the meeting in Dharamsala. I played one, which is about the self-immolation in Tibet. The other DVD was about the planned March of Tibetans in India back to Tibet.

As I lay there watching, with my stomach and now the whole of my body quite aching, unknowingly, my tears have started to flow. I tried to stop the tears but it just wont. I locked, my room’s door cause I don’t want my family to see me crying for reasons they may not understand quickly. I thought I have understood very well the Tibetan cause, but I am mistaken. I have looked into it so much in the political and legal aspect, but never before in the very human aspect of it.

My heart was really broken with the sight of the sufferings of the Tibetan people inside Tibet, and how such wonderful people are being maltreated and forced to take a culture which is not theirs while they are being forbidden to practice their own. Why is China playing god on these peaceful people? I was shocked to see Temples being demolished, schools being forced to teach using Chinese instead.

China seems to be so afraid of monks and their teachings that’s why they are being suppressed. I could only think of one reason, China don’t like the Tibetan culture of peace and harmony because it is directly incompatible with the communist idea of materialism and greed for power and domination.

What shocked me more is about the nomads who for centuries freely roam the Tibetan plateau like wild birds, letting their goats, sheep and yaks enjoy the bounty of God’s creation are now forced to stay in reservations. I could feel the pain being forced to stay in one place when for centuries you have been free to settle in any portion of the earth like wild lilies in the mountains and hills. To be forced to live in a settlement is more horrible than being force into a prison cell. They are forced to stay in settlements because according to the Chinese government they will cause environmental destruction such as erosion. This reason from the Chinese simply defies logic. Nature itself has stand witness on how the nomads peacefully co-existed with nature. They have been responsible stewards of the great grassland in the Tibetan Plateau. No erosions happened, no environmental disaster. I would still choose the Tibetan Nomad’s way of taking care of the environment than the Chinese way. With the Chinese occupation, where have been the green grasses? Now in many parts all you could see are mines and quarries. Where have been the trees? I would still rather play and run with the Nomad’s goats and sheep than play with the huge mechanical machines and truck of China now dominating the once lively homeland for the Nomads.

A liar fears nothing but the truth to be revealed. And an accomplished liar will do everything to cover up his lies. China is afraid of the truth. China is afraid that the world might witness all the lies it said to cover up its claims on Tibet which in truth and in fact has no legal or moral ground to stand upon.

The fire emerging from the bodies of those Tibetans who self-immolated may be interpreted in two ways. For the Tibetan Nation, They are the light in these times of darkness in their history as a nation. They are like stars in the skies that guide the Tibetan nation who in the darkness of oppression never gave up, but bravely and courageously marched towards their freedom. Their flaming bodies served as a beacon light, like a firm lighthouse in the mountain, guiding a battered ship towards the safe grounds. On the other hand, these are the fires that will burn the souls of those leaders who out of their selfishness and arrogance ordered the suppression of a peaceful nation. The fire that will burn the souls of those who ordered the murder and torture of thousands who asked nothing but their country that was robbed from them. The fire that will vindicate all the loses of Tibet, the tears of the widows and widowers, the tears of the orphans and those who are made to suffer for no just reason.

I admire the Tibetan people who even at the doorstep of death are not afraid just to speak their minds and hearts. As I watch the DVDs I cried together with the brave marchers in 2008, who despite the blockades and arrests made by the Indian police still they never gave up until they reached the border. They may never have reached or set foot on the soil of their beloved country, but still it was a great success. I cried with the sight of their physical and emotional sufferings.  That event was indeed one of the most successful campaign initiated but the Tibetans. And so far one of the biggest failure of the Indian government in relation to the Tibetan case, having succumbed to the pressures of the Chinese government, and for the entire global community for refusing to look.

Why are the world leaders kept of refusing to look into Tibet? Are they likewise afraid to see their failures? Are they afraid to realize that their rhetoric on human rights and democracy are belied in the current situation of Tibet? Several world powers today spend billions of dollars in forcing the Arabs to accept western democracy. They use economic diplomacy, bribery, instigated internal rebellions, and to the extreme of military campaigns. They stepped into the Arab lands as if serving democracy in a silver plate, forcing this people to accept it, though they have clearly manifested their intentions to craft their own form of system in accordance with their culture and religion. These super powers have played like world police in those regions. But here is Tibet begging to the world, to help them gain back their freedom, their human rights and to establish their democratic government based on the rule of the people. A true democracy, of the people, by the people, for the people. But the world kept on denying it to them!

After watching the DVDs, I had a brief contemplation on what I have watched. Afterwards, in the midst of my internal grief, as I grieve for Tibet, I realize one important answer. Since I was a boy I have always dreamed of becoming a Catholic monk or priest, but it did not happen for some reasons. But then I kept on praying that still I may be used by God as his instrument to share his good news and undying love for his children. Finally, He answered my prayer, I have found my ministry, my mission. From this day onwards I will walk and stand for Tibet. I could see the suffering Jesus in this suffering nation. I could see the bleeding heart of Jesus in the eyes of the innocent Tibetan children. I cannot refuse to stand for these people. Lest, when I face the Master I may not find the answers to this simple yet meaningful  questions: when I was hungry, did you gave me something to eat? When I was thirsty, did you give me water to drink? When I was lonely did you comfort me? When I was in prison did you visit me? When I was stranger did you open your door? If not then I do not know you.

I do not know how many Filipinos I may convince to rally with me, but even though I will never detach my self from the struggle now that I have understood more the truth.

As a Christian I found a renewed affection for my Tibetan brothers and sisters. Some are my Buddhist brothers. Though there may be religious or faith base differences, I am confident that I could successfully work with my Tibetan brothers and sisters on the basis of love, compassion and mutual trust.

Long live Tibet! God Bless Tibet!

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UN Why Hast Thou Forsaken Tibet?

Today another turn in the history of global politics happened as the United Nations General Assembly voted to upgrade and recognize the Palestinian Authority as a State and further granting it a non-member observer status. I could feel the joy in the hearts of many Palestinians, who for several decades have been struggling for recognition and for independence. Though total independence is yet to be achieved today’s event is a good reward for the spilled blood both of their fighters and citizens killed during the battles.

The Palestinian-Israeli case is a favorite topic in the United Nations, almost every now and then the topic is being discussed in the General Assembly, Security Council, UN human Rights Council, the ECOSOC and so with the other UN committees. Same is true with the other cases in the Middle East. As the Arab Spring explodes the United Nations was prompt in responding.

So there it goes, the UN can act accordingly when it so desires. What then is the difference of the TIBET ISSUE? Why is it that the United Nations kept its eyes and ears closed to the issue? Why are they not so interested in sending observers? Why is it seems that the Tibetan case is a taboo in the UN? Isn’t the spilled blood of the Tibetans enough to call for the UN’s attention? Isn’t the destruction of the Tibetan environment/ecology enough? Isn’t the rampant human rights violation enough?

If the United Nations in the recent events was so willing to recognize Timor Leste, Kosovo, the new African States, and now Palestine, why are they so reluctant to recognize the basic human rights of the Tibetan people and their right to administer Tibet or their right to political and cultural self determination.

The unsolved case of Tibet is the first failure of the United Nations. While the UN has enshrined in its charter the importance of carrying out the decolonization process, China was on its way to colonize Tibet. And so, when most of the former colonies gained their freedom and independence, Tibet lost it. What then the UN did during those times? Nothing!

It is high time for the UN to look into the case of Tibet with scrutinizing eyes. It is time for the International Courts to pound in the gavel of Justice if it has to prove that indeed they so treasure the Fundamental Rights of Man. The case of Tibet is the best proof that UN is much more than just a body politic, or just a market place for unscrupulous world leaders who are good in reciting the spirit and wisdom enshrined in democracy and the importance of human rights but none the less are interested only in concretizing their political regimes with the aid of this intergovernmental body. Make UN more than just a place for orators, whose good orations are not intended for anything more than literary works.

Let the spirit and the letters of the UN charter come into life. For even how good it was written if they were not observed, such is no more than a piece of paper, for words are no more than words. As in the words of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Tribe:

Good words do not last long unless they amount to something. Words do not pay for my dead people. They do not pay for my country, now overrun by white men (Chinese). They do not protect my father’s grave. They do not pay for all my horses and cattle. Good words will not give back my children. Good words will not make good the promise of your War Chief. Good words will not give my people good health and stop them from dying. Good words will not get my people a home where they can live in peace and take care of themselves.

UN save more trees [the world] by writing no more resolutions about Tibet, but instead resolve it through actions beyond the voluminous pages of papers.

References:

http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Wisdom/ChiefJoseph.html

http://www.boston.com/news/world/united-nations/2012/11/30/vote-recognizes-state-palestine-objects/wNr5j92INrxebXB9vDpkiL/story.html

International Tibet Support Group Meeting

Last November 16 to 18, hundreds of individuals from different countries gathered at the Tibetan Children's Village for 3 days to discuss the current situation and developments in Tibet and to renew their commitment and support for the Tibetan cause. Some of the groups and individuals have been there for several years giving support to the Tibetan struggle while others are newbies. Nevertheless, regardless whether they were rookies or veterans everyone has the burning passion to stand for the liberation of Tibet from the chains of oppression. 

The United Nations may have been deaf and silent about the situation in Tibet but not the people from the grassroots. The hundreds of people who made it to Dharamsala are just among the thousands of people, continously increasing, who made their decision never to join in the united silence of their governments.

The participants in the International Tibet Support Group Meeting is diverse. They are people from different culture, who speak different language. But regardless of such diversity everyone was united for one cause-The Tibetan Cause. They Speak one language-free Tibet and respect their fundamental rights. They have one culture-The culture of cooperation and unity for the liberation of Tibet from the bondage of tyranny and oppression.

The visit of his Holiness the Da Lai Lama during the meeting further inspired the participants. His presence and good spirit, his cheerfulness amidst the various challenges spilled over to recharge the tired participants. His wisdom reminded everyone never to deviate from the spirit of non-violent resistance. 

With the growing global support and the newly established government of Tibet, the Central Tibetan Administration headed by His Excellency, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, everyone is hopeful that sooner,victory for Tibet will be won. 

Four self immolation in Tibet in 2 days

By Phuntsok Yangchen

DHARAMSHALA, October 27: Four Tibetans have immolated themselves in just two days in three different regions of Tibet. Since 2009, 62 Tibetans have set themselves on fire demanding the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Tibet and Freedom in Tibet.

Read more here: http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=32335&article=Four+self+immolation+in+Tibet+in+2+days

Urgent demand made for Contact Group on Tibet

“Tibetans have been challenging China’s occupation of Tibet for more than 60 years, and the self-immolations clearly show the urgent need for an end to Chinese rule," said Tenzin Jigme of the International Tibet Network. "We demand that our governments stand together for the people of Tibet by urgently establishing a multi-lateral Contact Group and collectively holding Beijing accountable for its atrocities in Tibet."

Read more here: http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=32345&article=Urgent+demand+made+for+Contact+Group+on+Tibet

“Tibet is dying of our silence,” says French MP

DHARAMSHALA: A French Parliamentarian has expressed his concern over the lack of reaction from the world governments to the tragic self-immolations in Tibet and urged the general public to apply pressure on the Chinese government to solve the problem of Tibet.

Mr Lionnel LUCA, the President of Tibet Group in French National Assembly, during the Tibetan National Uprising Day in Paris on 10 March 2012

Mr Lionnel Luca, the President of Tibet Group in French National Assembly, in a statement on 29 October said: “62 Tibetans have set themselves on fire since 2009, including 7 self-immolations in last week alone. Total indifference is triggering a succession of self-immolations of Tibetans to protest against the repression of the Chinese government against freedom of religion and culture of the Tibetan people, guaranteed by the constitution.”  
  
“No government seems willing to react; thus, it is up to the people to do so by boycotting all Chinese goods, which will be the only means to exert pressure on a government that tramples International law,” Mr Luca said.  
 
Mr Luca, a vocal supporter of Tibet  and the Tibetan people, last year told foreign minister Mr Alan Juppe that France cannot remain indifferent to the situation in Tibet during the height of China’s crackdown on Kirti Monastery, where most of the self-immolations took place. He also sent a letter to Chinese Ambassador Kong Quan asking him about the condition of over 300 monks detained from the Kirti monastery during a raid.   

In 2005, Mr Luca visited Dharamsala by leading a 13-member French parliamentary delegation comprising of France’s three major political parties as part of their observing that year as the Year of Tibet in France. He said that the members of his delegation were very impressed by the systematic functioning of the exile Tibetan administration with all the requirements and characteristics of a democracy. He assured the Tibetan people that China would have to succumb to the non-violent efforts for negotiation by the exile administration.

Source: http://tibet.net

Tibet’s Horrifying, Persistent Fire

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

[The International Herald Tribune]

The impact of the suicides appears to be spreading. Last month the United States ambassador to China, Gary Locke, made his first visit to a Tibetan area of Sichuan Province and was photographed shaking hands with an 88-year-old monk, as my colleague Edward Wong reported.

What does the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader in exile, say about the self-immolations?

“I am quite certain that those who sacrificed their lives with sincere motivation, for Buddha dharma and for the well-being of the people, from the Buddhist or religious view points, is positive,” he told NBC in a recent interview.

“But if these acts are carried out with full anger and hatred, then it is wrong,” he said. “So it is difficult to judge. But it is really very sad, very very sad.”

View the whole article at: http://tibet.net/2012/10/26/tibets-horrifying-persistent-fire/

7 Tibetans Self-Immolate in Last 7 days, Toll reaches 62

DHARAMSHALA: With the confirmation of twin self-immolations in Driru county in Nagchu Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region earlier reported by Central Tibetan Administration, a total of 7 Tibetans have self-immolated within the last 7 days.

Tsepo, 20, and Tenzin, 25, set themselves on fire near a school in Nagro Phampa village in Driru county on Thursday (25 October). They raised slogans calling for the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet, independence, and unity among the Tibetan people.  

Tsepo died on the spot, while the whereabouts and well-being of Tenzin remain unknown.

Local Tibetans in Driru county say the Chinese government has poured in a large number of security forces across the region during the widespread peaceful protests in 2008.  The security clampdown was further intensified following the first self-immolation incident took place there last month.

The Central Tibetan Administration is gravely concerned by the worsening situation in Tibet. Despite repeated appeals by the Central Tibetan Administration to refrain from drastic actions, over 62 Tibetans have now set themselves on fire in protest against the Chinese government’s repressive policies. All of them have called for the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet and freedom for Tibetans.

Source: http://tibet.net/2012/10/28/7-tibetans-self-immolate-in-last-7-days-toll-reaches-62/

Students for a Free Tibet and Regional Tibetan Youth Congress Delhi

Students for a Free Tibet and Regional Tibetan Youth Congress Delhi 

held a public gathering yesterday (Wednesday, August 15th) to mark India’s 66th

Independence Day by unveiling a re-creation of the Declaration of Tibetan

Independence issued by the His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama in 1913.  The year

2013 will mark exactly 100 years since Tibet proclaimed the restoration of its

independence. The text of this proclamation has survived, though the original

document did not. The 10 foot-long handwritten scroll, bordered with brocade

and silk in the style of a thangka, was unveiled by Shri Vijay Kranti,

renowned photojournalist and a long time Tibet supporter. The proclamation was

read out by prominent Tibetan and Indian community leaders, MPs, students, and

Indian supporters in Tibetan, Hindi and English.

India’s independence was won through a freedom struggle based on the

principles of non-violence, non-cooperation and civil disobedience. The

Tibetan freedom struggle shares the same values as the Indian Independence

movement. At this crucial time when almost 50 Tibetans have made the ultimate

sacrifice to protest Chinese rule, it is imperative that we remember Tibet’s

past as a sovereign nation and commit ourselves to the Tibetan freedom

struggle.

As the world’s largest democracy, and with a particularly fierce freedom

struggle essentially based on Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and

non-cooperation, India has a moral obligation to add her voice to the

multilateral government pressure on China to stop the crackdown in Tibet.

Therefore, Indian members of Students for a Free Tibet has initiated a

Petition campaign to call citizen of India to stand with Tibet.

As a conscious Indian citizen who greatly values my independence, I have

signed this petition to strongly urge Shri S. M. Krishna, The Minister of

External Affairs to make a strong and clear statement acknowledging the

crackdown in Tibet, and to highlight the human rights violations being carried

out in Tibet today.

The International Tibet Network is a global coalition of Tibet-related non-governmental organisations

AT LEAST 32 TIBETANS IN TIBET DEAD THROUGH SELF-IMMOLATION

44 Tibetan monks, nuns and laypeople have set fire to themselves in Tibet; 31 since 6 January 2012. At least 32 have died including a reincarnate lama, three nuns, two mothers, an elderly nomad and a student. In each of these cases, those who self-immolated called for freedom for Tibet and the return of the Dalai Lama.

In January 2012 a new wave of large-scale protests broke out. Chinese security forces responded to these peaceful protests by opening fire on demonstrators, killing at least five Tibetans and seriously injuring many more.

China's harsh policies in Tibet, restricting freedom of expression and basic human rights, have intensified Tibetan grievances and exacerbated the resentment felt across Tibet.Thousands of Chinese troops are currently stationed in the area and monks and nuns have been subjected to harsh 'patriotic re-education' programmes.

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Tibetans, Tibet Groups and Tibet Supporters around the world are working tirelessly to push world governments to urgently establish an appropriate and effective multi-lateral mechanism through which future diplomatic actions for Tibet can be implemented.

To find out more visit www.Stand up for Tibet.org




(SOURCE: http://www.tibetnetwork.org/)

False Panchen Lama, a "Chinese puppet", his words mean "nothing"

False Panchen Lama, a "Chinese puppet", his words mean "nothing"
07/27/2012 17:47
by Chen Weijun

Beijing's hand-picked Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu visited Lhasa where he slammed anti-Communist protesters, "unfit" in his words to be called men of religion. A young monk tells AsiaNews that "he is a poor puppet in Chinese hands" living "in a gilded jail". Without any understanding of Tibet, he is "forced to play to Beijing's tune. We feel compassion for him." Nonetheless, his statements are part of the Communist party's strategy to decide what is orthodox in every religion.

Beijing (AsiaNews) - The false Panchen Lama "is a poor puppet in Chinese hands. He lives in a gilded jail and knows no one, not even Tibet. His statements about Tibetan protests crushed under Communist boots are laughable because they come from a dummy," a young monk from a Tibetan monastery told AsiaNews on condition his name be withheld for security reasons.
The monk spoke about a statement made by Gyaltsen Norbu, a young man picked by Beijing to replace the real Panchen Lama recognised by the Dalai Lama, during a rare visit to Lhasa, Tibet's capital. Speaking before party and government officials, Norbu said "If a person does not protect social stability, he is not fit to be called a man of religion."
Such words correspond to what one might expect from someone who closely follows the party line. For some time, China's Communists have been elbowing their way into religion to decide what is orthodox and what is not.
In so doing, he is following Catholic bishops excommunicated by the Vatican who have no following but are deemed "good" and "very devoted" by those in power.
As in the case of Christianity, Chinese authorities are trying to replace the leaders of Tibetan Buddhism. The case of the Panchen Lama is the best known example. His function within the religion is to recognise the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama once the current one, Tenzin Gyatso, dies.
The latter recognised Gedhun Choekyi Nyima on 14 May 1995 as the new Panchen Lama; however, the then six-year-old boy was abducted along with his family and has not been heard of ever since.
Instead in November 1995, China "chose" Gyaltsen Norbu as the "real" Panchen Lama, claiming that it used more authentic religious rituals than those used by the Dalai Lama.
Beijing's goal wants to place tighter controls over religion. In 2004, it issued rules whereby all "living Buddhas" had to be government-approved. By controlling the top religious authorities in Tibetan Buddhism, it hopes to control the Dalai Lama.
After a period of study and isolation, Norbu made his debut in national political life in 2010 when he took part in the proceedings of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a body that operates alongside the National People's Congress. Since then, not much has been heard about him.
Living secluded in a Beijing monastery, he knows that Tibetan Buddhists have no respect for him. Inside the Chinese capital's Grand Lama Temple, where the thrones of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama are kept, his picture is smaller than that of his predecessor.
Tibetans "do no hate him despite everything," the source told AsiaNews. "He is considered a nobody, a boy forced to play to Beijing's tune. We feel compassion for him. Our Dalai Lama was right to praise him his long silence. He cannot do anything good to the Tibetan people, but he could do more harm if he did not spend most of his time in silence."

(SOURCE:  http://www.asianews.it/)

SAVE TIBET EVENT

SAVE TIBET EVENT  
27 JULY 2012

UP COLLEGE OF LAW MALCOM HALL

SAVE TIBET PHOTO EXHIBIT

     The photo exhibits of the Tibetans on the entrance of the Hall. The photos simply marked a significant role on the awareness of the guests on the current and past situation of Tibet.



   
  The event held at UP Diliman was well attended with standing room only. Approximately 290 students, government officials, NGOs and faculty members attended from the following Colleges, Universities and Offices :

Adamson University
University of the Philippines, Asian Center
University of the Philippines, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Philippine Women University
Miriam College, International Studies
Arellano University
Quezon City Polytechnic University
University of the Philippines, Philippine Collegian
EARIST (Public Administration students)
La Consolacion College
San Beda College
Far Eastern University Manila, East Asia College
Philippine Christian University
University of the Philippines, Manila
Ateneo de Manila
Trinity University of Asia
De La Salle University-College of St. Benilde
Assumption College
Lyceum University
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila
University of Sto. Tomas
Katarungan
Commission on Human Rights
Task Force Detainees of the Philippines
Philippine Coalition of the International Criminal Court
Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity
MS3 Rigpa Foundation
Mathematical Society of the Philippines

Mr. Lhakpa Tshoko, Representative of His Holiness Da Lai Lama for Japan and East Asia, delivering his speech and the message of the Prime Minister of the Tibetan Parliament.

The Plight of Tibet

 Tibet as early as 1063 BC was a thriving civilization, and eventually became a prosperous kingdom. It has evolved as a nation, free and independent. Though there are some brief instances when it has forged alliances to some foreign powers, such as the Mongol empire etc. nevertheless is has always asserted itself as a free and independent nation. Tibet was from being ruled by kings, then later by the Da Lai Lama and now the New Tibetan Parliament managing the political affairs.

  For centuries Tibet evolved as a true nation actively engaged in international relations, this was until the Communist China, without any provocation, invaded Tibet in November 17, 1950. The fourteenth Da Lai Lama was forced to sign the “17-point Agreement on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet”, which though was an evidently a pro-Chinese treaty. Not a single provision of the said treaty that was in favor to Tibet was made to effect. Despite the Tibetan resistance of the Chinese occupation, it has continued up to the present day.

  Since then up to this day Tibet has suffered wanton oppression. Basic human rights of the Tibetan People are being violated out in the broad daylight, their religious freedom was suppressed, and Buddhist temples that have stood there over the centuries were being demolished. Tibet for a long period of time is being raped and violated by a foreign power. It has become a theatre of human rights violation; political and civil rights are nothing but a taboo in the land. Yet all these things are happening while countries around the world lay passive, or have turned to be audiences of the Tibetan tragedy.

  While many nations opted to remain silent, including the United Nations who could have been the vanguard of the Tibetan freedom, many independent efforts of private citizen groups, religious organizations and some NGOs opted to take the stand. For the past years several groups calling themselves as Friends of Tibet have actively organized programs and activities aimed in bringing the Tibetan plight to the consciousness of all the people around the world.

  Among these efforts are currently being organized in the Philippines one of which is called the Tibet-Philippine Support Network. Another group called the Friends of Tibet-Cebu has recently conducted activities such as free concert and candle lighting calling for the freedom of Tibet.

  The Tibet-Philippine Support Network is organized with the help of the office of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. While some programs have been launch by the group in the past, more activities are expected to come. On July 27, 2012 a Forum on the Human Rights Violation in Tibet will be held in the University of the Philippines wherein the representative of the Da Lai Lama in Asia will be present.

All these efforts around the world shout for one message, freedom for Tibet, and respect for the human rights of the Tibetan. For Tibet was never, is not, and will never be part of China.

References:

Historical reference from http://www.friends-of-tibet.org.nz/tibet.html and wikipedia. 

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Philippines supports Tibet

Tibet Support Groups in the Philippines

There are three groups in the Philippines who are concerned with the situation in Tibet.
The most prominent was set up by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago in 2010, as a champion of human rights and a friend of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, the Senator created the group at the request of Mr. Lhapka, the Representative of His Holiness for East Asia ( based in Tokyo). 


The other two groups are United Nations for Tibet, Philippines and Friends of Tibet, Cebu. As a result of renewed efforts by Senator Miriam Santiago, the Tibet Support Network Philippines has been created in July 2012 to combine and continue the efforts of recent years and to renew and co ordinate further efforts in 2012 and beyond. The Network will liaise and learn from efforts of other Tibet support groups overseas and carry the torch for Tibet here.


We are proud to announce this event:

SAVE TIBET: A forum on the Human Rights Violations in Tibet 

Date: 27 July 2012 

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 n.n.

Sponsored by: UP College of Law, Tibet Support Group Philippines, and UP Law Student Government

Venue: Malcolm Theatre, UP College of Law

Master of Ceremonies: Professor Nicholas Felix Ty

Watch this space for more details on this event and more to come!!!!

Tibet Support Group

United Nations for Tibet Philippines

Friends of Tibet Cebu

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Letter to the World Mission Magazine

I would like to share my letter which the World Mission Magazine, (a global magazine published monthly by the Combony Missionaries) published in their February 2013 issue, Vol. XXV. Page 4.

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My sincere greetings to all the people behind the World Mission Magazine. More blessings and may the good and loving God inspire further WM to continue its work in sharing the truth around the world. 

I would like to share a few words about the January 2013 issue, which as usual, I have enjoyed reading.

World Mission Magazine once again is on the hallmark of discussing very important issue - the vicious cycle of violence among nations. Countries and other players continue to armed themselves, ever ready to engage any body. In the recent times, we have witnessed how the South East Asian countries increase their military spending as the tension in the disputed area of South China Sea heightens.  Military spending in the Arab region, with the African states is on its peak also. China, as a rising power significantly increased its military budget. War Machines are out on the market as if basic commodities easily acquired by any entity.

On the lighter side, some refused to participate in military service despite the possibility of incarceration because of the conviction that war is not the solution. Some individuals or groups dedicated themselves to providing basic services for the rehabilitation of people affected by conflict. "Give Peace A Chance!"

Tibet, although invaded in the 1950’s by China, never engaged in a violent venture. It was determined to resolve the issue in a peaceful way. Desperation led 100 Tibetan to self-immolation. These people, if they were inherently violent, could have become suicide bombers instead of setting themselves on fire as a protest. But NO- they are determined not to do violent acts. Tibet, from the start has given peace a chance; let the world give Tibet a chance to see peace.