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Don't just curse the darkness, light a candle!

FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO JOIN MASS ACTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES, LIGHT A VIRTUAL CANDLE!

- For integrity in government

- For the pursuit of the unvarnished truth behind the current political scandals

- For the prosecution of corrupt public officials

- For the immediate resignation of political leaders who have lost the moral authority to govern

- For the estabishment of a government that truly represents the interests of the nation

- For the political and economic empowerment of the Filipino people

To light a candle, click here (or e-mail mbionat@comcast.net) to send your name, location, and a brief message (10-word limit). Your candle will be lit as soon as possible.

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February 29 Rally in Makati (up to 85,000 according to the Makati police)

Video clip of the Makati rally

Marvin Bionat New England, U.S.A. Our people deserve better!	Ka Edong del Rosario Guam, U.S.A. Patalsikin ang mga Taksil sa Bayan!	Joey Espinosa May the truth prevail!	Jay Hilotin Dubai, U.A.E. May the truth, justice, and decency reign!
Minnie Festin-Navato Boston, MA U.S.A. Let us pray that the truth be known.	Rasheed Abou-Alsamh Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. May the light of these candles illuminate the darkness of greed and corruption!	Phildan Caluza Korsør, Denmark Let's not [just] blame the officials. Let's blame those who work for the officials.	Renato Barles San Jose, Costa Rica Leave no stone unturned ... Mabuhay!
Daphne Ceniza Hong Kong For vigilance and for a renewal of the moral fiber of our nation.	Cecilia Cej Jimenez, GFPC Geneva, Switzerland The negativism of thought is outweighed by the positivism of action.	Nilo N. Eugenio Riyadh, K.S.A. Ipakita ang LAKAS NG MGA BAGONG BAYANI NG BAYAN.	Emilie Rivers McSweeney Framingham, MA U.S.A.
Gerry Brioso Kuwait City Filipinos deserve concientious and country loving public servants.	Lani Fe Lagdamat-Jalandoon, GFPC Geneva, Switzerland	Joseph Sycip Geneva, Switzerland	Bernardo Bernardo U.S.A. I am now lighting a candle AND cursing the reprehensible predators causing the darkness!
Cristina L. Ulis Maryland, U.S.A. I would like to see Philippines completely free from these govt. officials who are despicable!!!	Shiela Zangl Germany We get what we concentrate on; so I say, let there be peace, social justice, and abundance of resources.	Lyn Rutz Switzerland May this candle give a glimmer of hope for the Philippines!	Pacita Mellon England, U.K.
Jun Angeles Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.A. It doesn't apply no more: ML Quezon: "I would rather have a Philippines run like hell by Filipinos than like heaven by the U.S.A."	Carol Germany For the improvement of Our Country the Philippines ... for a better one ... Mabuhay ang Bayani ng ating Bayan.	Reynaldo S. Orbon Dammam, K.S.A. May these candles open up the eyes of Filipinos against corruption and greed.	Pedestrian Observer GB U.S.A. GMA RESIGN!
Frank New Jersey, U.S.A. Tama na, Sobra na!	Lalay Rispens-Noel Gouda, The Netherlands Let there be light!	O'neil Buena Toronto, Canada Ngayon na!	Danny Acol Toronto, Canada Para sa paglaya sa kadiliman ating Inang Bayan.
Sunshine Mendoza Maldives No more excuses, Philippines!	Alberta U.S.A. Our Lady of Peace and of Antipolo, pray for us.	Menchie Edejer S. Vancouver, BC Canada God bless the Philippines! May His Will be done.	Osbeng Reyes Burbank, CA
Bong Barcelona, Spain Righteousness Exalts the Nation!	Ramon Paulino Philippines Sobra nang Corruption! Paalisin na!	Red Dimaculangan Kuwait	Jun Gomez U.A.E. The Philippines is for the Filipino people, not GMA's family and their cohorts.
Regor Aguilar South San Francisco, California U.S.A.	Neo Filipino Philippines TAMA NA, SOBRA NA! INIIBIG KO ANG PILIPINAS! PATALSIKIN ANG MGA TAKSIL SA BAYAN!	Roque Rillera Quezon City, Philippines Thou shall not steal thy Filipinos' daily bread.	Rasheed Abou-Alsamh Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. May the light of these candles illuminate the darkness of greed and corruption!
Regina Wilson-Beer Stuttgart, Germany Do the Filipino really deserve this government?	RV Orense People's Republic of China Mahal ko ang Pilipinas pero nawawalan na ako ng pag-asa para rito.	Eddy U.A.E. May this candle be the light for truth and justice to our only one beloved country.	Lucy Dubai, U.A.E. Para sa kalayaan ng masang Pilipino sa mga kamay ng mga sa BUWAYA SA ADMINISTRASYON ARROYO.
Regin C. Serrador Rabigh KSA Seek the Truth ... Light a candle and shed light.	Goryo Garden City of Singapore Pour the rain!	Leo Dongguan, China. LET US UNITE AS ONE!	Jake Medoza Philippines Let's take out EVIL in our hearts!
Alejandro Sandigio Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sorry, no one’s buying Gloria's story. Besides, she is a certified liar. Bumaba na lang siya.	Chris Philippines Let's unite and overcome the darkness of corruption in the Philippines!	Ferdie Doha, Qatar Tama na sobra na! We should unite to stop this corruption and end this arroyo regime.	Leomat China Those things had nothing to do with us, but we are part of it!
Bong Velasco Quezon City, Philippines I would like to be counted! Thanks PhilippineUpdate.com.	Ares P Gutierrez Dubai, U.A.E. Dissent without action is consent. -- BGEN. DANILO LIM	Paul Duguil Quezon City, Philippines Fight corrupion, Oust Gloria!	Mark Telan Philippines Let us all pray for a better country, better system, better selves.
Rinbert Emmanuel M. Laus Tacloban City, Philippines May the light of TRUTH guide us!	Jerry N. Almojallas Riyadh, K.S.A. Father heal our land ... let there be truth!!	Pollyne Delapena Bahrain GMA resign: to save the country and regain our true Filipino virtues.	Joy Salon Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Wake up Filipinos; do something for a change; ang gobyerno ay para sa lahat di lang para kay Arroyo.
Mg Gonzales Pilipinas "Nawa'y ang Kapayapaan, Pagkakaisa at Kaunlaran ng Ating Bansa ay Magkaroon ng Kaganapan. "	Aiza Castillo Dubai, U.A.E. "When the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." Wipe your tears FIilipinos.	Jun Rosales Singapore She has lost the moral authority to govern. Tama na, sobra na, palitan na.	Venus San Agustin Fujairah, U.A.E. GLORIA, ALIS DYAN!
Jancel Navarro Dubai, U.A.E. Let us all pray for the truth to come out!!!	Mark Manalang Manila, Philippines God Bless the Philippines! Ang Katotohanan lang!	Gwen C. Sunico Valencia, Philippines Be a concerned Filipino citizen!	Andrew M. Ociones Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Zobra na! Tama na! Exit na Gloria!
Espiridion Escumbro Philippines Tama na! Sobra na! GMA Resign!	Glenton Quitago Kobe, Japan Hope that this candle can give light to the darkness that has enveloped our country.	Patricia Baylon Curvera U.S.A. Tama na patalsikin na; you're not uplifting poor! You're downgrading the poor!	Resty Adriano Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Truth must push!
Mayda Rey Switzerland Let's join together and move for the progress of our country. Let's weed out bad and corrupt officials.	Espnoli Philippines Let's all help to get rid of all corrupt government officials.	Edna Aquinouino Hong Kong	Ariel R. Aurelio Damman, K.S.A. FILIPINOS AREN'T DUMB TO BELIEVE THEIR WEB OF LIES AND DECEIT.
Jing Valderama Philippines May this candle show the exit door for GMA.	John Xavier Nepomuceno Naic, Cavite Katotohanan para sa bayan ...	ROM CALINGASAN Doha, State of Qatar Sana ...	Leo Lagdameo Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Give the Filipinos a true meaning of democracy and prosperity - Stop the corruption!
George G. Lim Philippines I think it is fairly clear that GMA is involved in this scandal. She should resign now.	Tyler U.S.A. Economy is not due to the government efforts but to OFWs, so don't say that you (GMA) help boost the economy.	Jolits Q. Arrienda Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia Kailan tayo kikilos; kung hindi ngayon kailan pa?	Juvy Jumalon Singapore For a transparent and efficient governance
JA Martinez Bellflower, California IT'S TIME TO GO GLORIA!	Rosette Enriquez Quezon City, Philippines May the truth set us free!	Schubert Tagum City, Davao Sana matauhan ang lahat, gobyerno man o mamamayan.	Walter Gomez Cainta, Rizal The truth shall set us free from the bondage of corruption and greed.
Walter Gomez Cainta, Rizal Truth shall set us free from the bondage of corruption and greed.	Lorenzo Tanghal Philippines Let the corrupt officials burn in hell!	Ave Rodriguez-Baxa Den Haag, The Netherlands Praying for God's mighty intervention!	Bernard Florendo Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Me Ann Pineda-Gonzales San Pablo City, Philippines May the light of the candle brighten my path in bringing justice to others.	Liezel Wales, U.K.	Bernard Jeddah, K.S.A.	Rev. Fr. Jessie G. Somosierra, Jr. Bay, Laguna That truth will set us free.
Jordan Reyes Xiamen, China Corruption have no place in this world. GLORIA ARROYO GET OUT AND GO TO HELL SOON!	DPM Riyadh, K.S.A. KUNG HINDI TAYO, SINO? KUNG HINDI NGAYON, KAILAN PA? TAYO NA MGA KABAYAN...	G. Arroyo Jr. China GLORIA ARROYO GO TO HELL NOW!	Liz Udg OFW in U.A.E. The truth will always prevail, kaya ang kampon ng kadiliman ay matakot na sa liwanag.
Willie Villamaria Jeddah, K.S.A. Let's pray for the truth to prevail.	Arnold Bernardez Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Sobra Na!	BASILIO TARON Philippines Nakakaiyak, nakakagalit.	Joseph Rootgum Philippines Stop greed and corruption now!
James Frondoza Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Lies, lies and all lies, that PGMA!!!	Roguer Nevada, USA God help us; enlighten us.	Ted Lao Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Para sa tunay na pagbabago at katotohanan.	Elvin R. Sansona Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines The TRUTH shall set us free!
Arnel C. Corbilla Jeddah, K.S.A. Kahit isang kandila lang ang nasindihan, kita parin 'to sa kadiliman.	Jun Lansang Saudi Arabia	Jeorge Benavidez Singapore For our children, let's unite for the truth and a better Filipino Nation!	Bobby Ladion Jeddah, Saudi Arabia It's enough; we'll change for the better if not better be it the best.
Mario Philippines Sana makarating ito sa kanila.	Mario Philippines May this candle enlighten them.	Anakpawis Saudi Arabia Lumalago ang economiya ng Pilipinas? Saan napupunta? NASA BULSA NI GMA AT MGA ALIPORES NYA...	Philippine Solidarity Group Netherlands The Netherlands It is time for drastic change with a new brand of politics without the traditional political clans.
Liz Sison Montreal, Canada May this candle lit and brighten up the dimmed and darkened minds of our own people. MABUHAY!!!	Jeremias A. Borja Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain A candle for truth, respect, vision, and accountability for government officials.	Thrish Parañaque, Philippines SPEAK THE TRUTH!	Andy Montalvo Philippines May God show His anger to those who committed such crime against the people of the Philippines.
Hector Manila Let the candle of light expose the truth and shame the corrupt.	Zeny Abuel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	Vic Barrazona Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Let's be the candle or the mirror that reflects the light.	Christian Ireland Let's light a candle to enligten PGMA to step down ...
Bing Kumamoto, Japan If we want change, let's start from ourselves, and be the light for others.	Joe Valencia Athens, Greece Kailangan ang katharsis ng Pilipinas! GMA, resign na! Alisin na!	Julius Natad Makati City And lead as not into temptation. But deliver us from the bondage of conjugal corruptions.	Eric Gutierrez Johannesburg, South Africa
Debbie Valencia Athens, Greece Let's all unite to rage against the dying of the light in Inang Bayan!	Ernie M. Año Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Pity the Philippines, pity the people, and pity for ourselves for having this kind of government.	Bong Misajon Kobe, Japan Kawawa naman ang Pilipino kung magwawalang kibo tayo.	Nick Roxas City, Philippines Wherever we are, our home is still in Philippines.
Joel F. Rañola Jr. Qatar THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE.	Bong Mejiano Dubai This candle is not only for truth but awakening of the Filipino mases. Mabuhay ang masang Pilipino!	Kakuei 'Noli' Araral Philippines "I am the light of the world." -- Jesus	Jr Albaran Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. The truth will prevail; liars will fail.
Glenda Mosende Toronto, Canada	Allan Vergel Tortola, British Virgin Islands Wala namang bago, sila sila pa rin ang nakikinabang ... Lesser Evil .. but still evil ... paikot ikot lang.	Leo and Myrna Vidal Pembroke Pines, Florida Lord have mercy on Your People! Kailan pa kaya tayo titino?	Dennis Yaun Luxembourg May the truth shine and the accountability of those who cheated the people be pursued for justice.
Jeck Masinsin Pililla, Rizal A candle to light the path for Truth, Justice, and Hope.	Vicky R. Scott Malden, MA U.S.A. May the good, the truth, and justice prevail!	Ram Mendoza Al Khor Doha, Qatar, U.A.E. Lord, we ask that you allow us all to come together as a country to stand tall and united for all of us.	Dada Docot New York City, U.S.A. What is happening to Philippine politics is sad and unacceptable!
Phil Skokie, IL U.S.A.	Jonel Semana Costa Rica Ang daming corrupt, daming gago, daming pa-cute kahit na ang daming naghihirap! PATALSIKIN NA!	Susan Esguerra Fujairah, U.A.E. GMA, bumaba ka na. Hindi ka na nakakatuwa!	Freda Editha O. Contreras Kuwait Let there be peace on earth.
Rene Jimenez California, U.S.A. GMA - Maawa ka naman sa mga tao, sobra ka na.	Eva Rey Quelin France	JayLenJigsJelo Philippines Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation.	S. Antolin Canio California, U.S.A. May this light be glimmer of hope for the Filipino people!
Rogie Ylagan Antipolo City, Philippines May God's will prevail. Lord have mercy on us. Spare us oh Lord. Bangon Pilipinas!	Aselita Labeste New York, U.S.A.	Randy Valencia Mandaluyong City Darkness cannot withstand against the light.	Ric Urrutia Jr. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Peace on us!
Grace Cabactulan The Netherlands	Antonio Perez Manila, Philippines Not all liars go to hell … many are in Malacanang …	Purita U.S.A. May this lighted candle enlighten the Philippines!	Yvonne van Groenendaal The Netherlands
Marilyn Sumera New York, U.S.A. Let peace reign in our beautiful country.	Bong de Leon Riyadh, K.S.A. Sana naman ay magkaroon na tayo ng matiwasay na pamumuhay ...	Ferdinand Dallas, TX U.S.A.	Romeo M. Romano K.S.A. Let’s unite and help get rid of all corrupt government officials.
Renan V. Huerto K.S.A.	Arjan Hinen The Netherlands Just stepping down is not enough for people who rob from their country. They should be prosecuted.	Bong Esteban California, U.S.A. Truth is a divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue ... Let the TRUTH prevail!!!	AJ of TDP Alkhobar, K.S.A. It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep for all of your life ...
OJ Mateo Manila, Philippines Panahon na ng pagbabago ... sana ay bigyan ng liwanag ang ating bansa ...	Sandee Pagayon Montreal, P.Q. Canada Gobyerno, Ikaw, Ako Lahat Tayo Mag-bago!!!	Ernie Parojinog Philippines	Tess Philippines The light of a candle will guide the government to right direction.
Maria-Alma Martinez Ontario, Canada Light up for the poor and the disadvantaged so they may see relief for their suffering.	Frian Carinan Italy Guys wake up!	Sandee Pagayon Montreal, Canada Gobyerno, Masang Pilipino, Lahat Tayo Magbago!!!	Alex Mancao Chino Hills, CA SMIB
Carlos A. Cortes, Jr. Chicago City, U.S.A. Me and my family is all for truth and accountability. May others see the light too.	Leonor L. Paguia Manila, Philippines I wish for a better economy for the Philippines.	Mae Ocampo The Netherlands Para sa ating bayan …	Ramon Robles Los Angeles, California Magdasal tayo: Aba naman Gloria napupuno ka ng grasya. Ang panginoon ng broadband ay sumasaiyo na ...
Arnel Philippines Don't be afraid of telling the truth.	JuzzampauL Philippines Pilipinas ... Umasenso ka!	Allan Pascua Philippines Bumaba kana ... pls ....	LeN Philippines Peace on earth especially in our country
Malu Padilla Utrecht, The Netherlands	Wakay Boston, MA Kung Hindi Ngayon ... Kailan Pa!!!!!	Jess Clemente Philippines May GMA regime be the last corrupt government in this country.	Alice Toronto, /Canada May the root of this evil be known and punished.
Heyz Villalobos Manila, Philippines Shine Philippines, Shine!!!	Chris Emmanuel Vancouver, Canada Sobra na, pahirap na, umalis na, baba na!	Valeen L. Solancho Bacolod City, Philippines Paghidaet.	Junn Cabe Singapore Let's us change the world! May the truth prevail.
Mike Lauren Taguig Let's pray for peace and unity for our country, help the poor, and educate the children ...	Patrick Manuel Cavite, Philippines God, help us from "evil."	Erwin Rafael Manila Makialam bago magreklamo.	Nurse Rosanna Philippines Let us not allow "Evil" to rule the Philippines. GOD bless us.
Rebecca Canada For peace, unity, and perseverance to each and everyone!!!	Danny Fernandez Philippines Evil will never prevail if good men start doing something. Uniting thru this site is a good start.	Djang Velez NY, U.S.A. Eradicate all greediness even the "moderate greed." Philippines is for the morally decent Filipinos.	Eugenio Amparo Sacramento, CA U.S.A. Election to public office is not a license to steal. It is a responsibility to serve your country.
Warren Gutierrez Las Piñas, Philippines Kaya mo 'yan, Pilipinas! Bumangon ka't lumaban!	Rose Cruz Manila God sees the truth but waits.	Gay Cortes Makati City, Philippines Ruat justicia, fiat coelum!	Annielyn L. Baleza Philippines May God's truth, love, justice, and grace stay aflame in our hearts.
Jean Philippines Government officials should know the true meaning of "Public Service."	Edwin Azada Philippines The only necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.	Maria Gaither San Antonio, TX U.S.A.	Glenn Austero Legazpi, Philippines God will deliver this country from lies for a purpose ...
Master of Mischief Network Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines GLORIA RESIGN NOW!!!	Tristan Khalil Singkala Bansalan, Davao del Sur May the truth prevail ...	Kabayan Philippines Light a candle and banish the Darkness in our nation.	Jean Israel Makati City
cyberBOB Makati City, Philippines For truth and justice to prevail, for greed and corruption to stop.	Lucy Philippines Grabe na talaga sila ... mawala na sana lahat ang corrupt. PEACE and LOVE to ALL.	Junnel Reboquio San Francisco, CA U.S.A.	Mark Barles Costa Rica Ya es hora de decir basta, Te amo y te extraño, mi Filipinas.
Rick Bernabe San Diego, CA U.S.A. May the light of Christ guide the Filipino people in its search for truth.	Roland Cunanan Makati City, Philippines Hope that the government officials involve in this anomalies will resigned ASAP!	Tanamoa U.S.A. Para sa mga nagtatrabaho para kay Ate Glo: Use your common sense - the thing that is not so common.	Romy Zafe Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Anecita Ongcay Talampas Riyadh, K.S.A. Let God be in control ... Let His wisdom overflow ... and not man alone ... God bless everyone ...	Lingling-Maranan- Claver Vancouver, Canada	Frido "Taz" Rizo Sorsogon, Bicol; Philippines For a better country and better life. God Bless Us All!	Arthur Caballes Cavite City, Philippines Magkaisa tayo para sa ikabubuti ng ating bansa.
David Delos Santos Kabul, Afghanistan Pilipinas, maging ilaw kang muli ng daigdig. Para sa DIYOS at sa Bayan!!!	Agnes de Veyra Philippines Let's light the dark places of our minds!	Florchita Bautista Vancouver, BC Canada I join the Filipino people in praying for the best for our country and our people.	Rene Basa Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A. May bukas pa ... sisikat din ang araw ... pero eto muna ang kandila sa kadilihim-an.
Cristine C. Villamaria Cavite, Philippines I believe everything will fall back into place with God's help.	Nathaniel W Ansay Philippines Truth Shall Prevail!	Paulino Vytiaco Jeddah Righteousness exalt a nation.	Markusz Pasig Never give up. .. Aahon din tayo!!!
Virgilio Tojoy San Mateo, CA U.S.A. Tama na ang Pamumulitika! Ubusin na mga Pulitiko!	Anna A. Philippines Have peace in our country.	Jaren Lapasaran Hacienda Heights, CA U.S.A. Darkness prevails because of absence of light.	Rodel Molina Riyadh, K.S.A. Let the fire of nationalism light the candle of truth and awakening. Gising na Pilipino!
Ephraim Aguilar Legazpi City, Philippines Para sa bawat batang Pilipinong nagugutom dahil sa kahirapan.	Rolly Barrozo