and, in those years, the Filipino soldier was not yet politicized. The Philippine Constabulary or PC was almost nondescript, with the Huk rebellion circumscribed within the geographies of Central Luzon.
Libel, however, in the ’50s was so difficult to prove it was almost not in currency. There seemed to be an unwritten code of conduct: you did not bring to court a person who lambasted you, warts and all, from the radio, for everyone to hear and laugh about. Everyone remained a gentleman , including the radio commentator whose power was in being glib and potent despite the very ungentlemanlike modifiers and obscenities.
Lapid was actually continuing a tradition that filled the discourse gap in a country keen in respecting the rights of the mighty at the expense of the many aggrieved. Democracy is a phantom principle until the people demand a hearing of their values. But who shall provide the venue for the disposal of those opinions and rages? Whose voice shall ring out loud for the muted?
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