I’m proud of my Katipunera heritage.

No, I did not descend from Andres Bonifacio and Gregoria De Jesus (the original Katipunera) but I came from a school that taught us, even from grade school what freedom and truth meant.

I was heartened by this sign that stood proudly in front of the school where I spent my elementary and high school years.

Meet Maria Katipunera my co-alumnus. Maryknoll noon, Miriam ngayon. Tunay na Pinay.

After the mass at La Salle Greenhills yesterday, tonight, the Jesuits across the creek from Miriam, are holding a Truth and Accountability Mass@Ateneo “TAMA NA” will be officiated by the acting Jesuit Provincial, Fr. Mario Francisco. Wear white. For once, the Eagles and the Archers unite for a cause. The mass will be followed by a candlelighting ceremony on Katipunan.

I was a Senior in college in 1986 — we were the EDSA ‘86 babies. These days, it sometimes feels like we’re back in college again.