[asia-apec 412] First General Assembly of the Philippine Greens on Nov. 29-30

[rverzola]

PHILIPPINE GREENS' FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON NOV. 29-30

The Philippine Greens are glad to announce their First General
Assembly on November 29-30, 1997, in Quezon City. The assembly will
discuss and approve the vision, framework of analysis, program of
action and constitution of the Philippine Greens. This is a historic
moment, because it marks the rise in the Philippines of a new
political formation that combines socio-ecological advocacy, political
activism, a comprehensive program, and the Green worldview.

The Philippine Greens have actually begun their activities months
before this First General Assembly. Throughout the first half of 1997,
they held a series of study workshops for prospective members. On July
9, about 100 members and supporters picketed a conference of mining
executives held at the World Trade Center in Manila. Last September
19-21, the Greens held a three-day fast at the Shrine for Heroes, to
recall the 25th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the
Philippines, and to honor those who died fighting the Marcos
dictatorship. This November 24, the Greens will be spearheading a
rally in Baguio City, the urban heart of the Philippines' northern
indigenous region, to support the struggle of indigenous tribes
against mining within their ancestral lands. Another rally will follow
in Manila on November 26, in front of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR), the government office that has been
granting mining permits to foreign companies.

The Philippine Greens will welcome messages of greetings or support,
on the occasion of their First General Assembly, from like-minded
groups. Please address your message to: greenfm at phil.gn.apc.org.

Thank you very much.

Roberto Verzola
Organizing Committee
First General Assembly of the Philippine Greens