24/04/2026
The Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Miriam calls for justice and vehemently condemns the brutal killings of Alyssa Alano, RJ Ledesma, and 17 others in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental.
Alyssa, the incumbent Education and Research Councilor of the UP Diliman University Student Council, along with RJ, represented the brightest of our generation. They were fellow student and youth leaders who selflessly dedicated their energies, knowledge, and hearts to the marginalized. Sa kabila ng panganib, hindi sila nag-atubiling makiisa sa pakikibaka ng mga magsasaka sa Negros para sa lupa at katarungan.
Their presence in the fields was a testament to the fact that the struggle of the peasantry is the struggle of the youth. Their lives serve as a blueprint for the service we must continue to render.
There can be no peace without genuine justice. We call on our fellow student councils and organizations to break the silence and stand in firm solidarity against this culture of impunity.
We demand accountability and thorough investigation for those responsible.