Title: Huling Habilin ni Lola (The last request of lola)
Summary: When the lolas (grandmas) came out to the public, they were already old. Maria Rosa Henson, the first Filipina "comfort woman" who came forward, was already 65 when she spoke about her experience. Many victims followed her lead and chose to take the noble path of living as activists. Now in their 80s, the lolas are facing new battles, mostly due to old age and dementia. Time has robbed them and robs them again when justice has yet to be won. Will the lolas be alive to see justice being attained, or will their calls be drowned by the sound of silence?
Photographer: RJ N. Dy
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Summary: When the lolas (grandmas) came out to the public, they were already old. Maria Rosa Henson, the first Filipina "comfort woman" who came forward, was already 65 when she spoke about her experience. Many victims followed her lead and chose to take the noble path of living as activists. Now in their 80s, the lolas are facing new battles, mostly due to old age and dementia. Time has robbed them and robs them again when justice has yet to be won. Will the lolas be alive to see justice being attained, or will their calls be drowned by the sound of silence?
Photographer: RJ N. Dy
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