Nalathala noong isang taon sa Young Blood section ng Philippine Daily Inquirer ang artikulo ng aking Lakambini. Kahapon naman, natupad ang pangarap kong magkaroon din ng munting espasyo roon:
Angelo de la Cruz and national sovereignty
Philippine Daily Inquirer
August 12, 2004, p.11
Criticisms from within and outside the country were hurled against the Philippine government when it announced, although vaguely, the withdrawal of our troops in Iraq to save the life of our kababayan Angelo de la Cruz, an overseas Filipino worker hostaged by armed anti-occupation Iraqis.
The United States expressed its disappointment and its ambassador here advised our leaders to know who our real friends are. According to Australia, the pullout might set a precedent and invite more attacks. Analyses by foreign media organizations–and some local outfits, too–also regard the decision as a mistake. (more…)