These were shot by Mon Ramirez and apprentices in February 14, 2000, during the walkout and protest action of students and faculty of the University of the Philippines’ pressing for greater state subsidy for state colleges and universities. An old Olympus digital camera was used here, with a maximum resolution of 640×480 pixels. These digital photos carry the original resolution and mark of the camera.
Arkibong Bayan is not just a simple repository. Before there was intense use of social media around the world, Monram through Arkibong Bayan digitally shared the vibrant stories of valiant struggle of the Filipino people (and the world) for human rights, peace, justice, democracy, and freedom.
