The key resistance in Silliman College’s Catacombs

Forty years since pupil actions helped reinforce the cold revolt that toppled a dictator, Rappler researcher Shay Du visited Silliman College’s Catacombs, the place the spirit of resistance continues to thrive

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines – The resistance towards the Marcos dictatorship additionally reached the college city of Dumaguete Metropolis, Negros Oriental. When the regime shut down Silliman College throughout Martial Regulation, its college students continued to fulfill underground, beneath the college’s church.

Forty years since such actions helped reinforce the cold revolt that toppled a dictator, Rappler researcher Shay Du visited Silliman College’s Catacombs, the place the spirit of resistance continues to thrive. – Rappler.com

Reporter/author/video editor: Shay Du
Supervising editor: Mia Gonzalez
Manufacturing specialist: Franz Acaylar
Producer: Camille Zarate

This video was performed in collaboration with the Silliman College Church and Workplace of Media and Public Affairs.