People Power at 40: The secret resistance in Silliman University’s Catacombs

2026-02-19 - 10:54

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines – The resistance against the Marcos dictatorship also reached the university town of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. When the regime shut down Silliman University during Martial Law, its students continued to meet underground, beneath the university’s church. Forty years since such movements helped reinforce the bloodless revolt that toppled a dictator, Rappler researcher Shay Du visited Silliman University’s Catacombs, where the spirit of resistance continues to thrive. – Rappler.com Reporter/writer/video editor: Shay Du Supervising editor: Mia Gonzalez Production specialist: Franz Acaylar Producer: Camille Zarate This video was done in collaboration with the Silliman University Church and Office of Media and Public Affairs.