2. Lila-Pilipina is an organization of Filipino
comfort women, victims and survivors of
rape and military sexual slavery by Japanese
troops during World War II, advocating
justice and freedom for victims of
violence in war and armed conflict
situations. It was established on 1994.
OVERVIEW
4. INSTRUCTIONS to new
Lila office:
1. Maglakad papunta sa
Belona St.
2. Makakakita kayo ng
two tree ( 2
puno?)
3. Sumakay ng jeep at
bababa kayo sa
mismong tapat
LOCATOR’S MAP
8. Regional formations
Metro Manila – main office
Bicol
Panay
Bacolod
Cebu
Davao
ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
9. Ms. Retchilda Extremadura
Chairperson
“…sa ngayon ay nawalan ako
ng staff kasi wala naman kaming
pang-ano eh.. Ang mismong pagtakbo
talaga sa Lila ay naipasa
na
lahat sa akin ngayon…”
“Pag may activities na kailangan
ilunsad, umaasa
kami sa
staff ng GABRIELA”
STAFF
10. Fund raising activities
organized by PAMANA
(Mga PAmilya at ANAk ng
mga Lola)
Received funding from Asian Women’s
Fund as an atonement but is not
recognized by the lolas.
FUND RAISING
11. In 1992, these lolas were gathered through a radio broadcast calling all the
Filipino women who were used as ‘comfort women’ during the Japanese
occupation to come out and fight for their rights.
There were originally over 170 women who joined the
organization but only less than 60 are still alive now, less than 10
are in Manila. It was said that these LILA women are only a few of
those who were abused by the Japanese military forces.
SERVICES
14. The lolas continue to lobby, campaign and rally
to demand apology and compensation from
the Japanese Government and recognition
from the Philippine Government that the
comfort women system is a war crime.
ADVOCACY
15. The story of Lola Isang
Age: 82 yo
Province: Ilocos
“pagkatapos ng WWII…dati ay
takot na takot ako sa mga
lalaki.. Nahihiya akong
ikwento ang napagdaanan ko,
baka sabihan akong puta..”
“…ngayon ay hindi na ako takot sa
mga lalaki… di ako galit sa mga
Hapon…”
[Click for video]
ADVOCACY
16. Volunteer your time (translate documents, write press releases,
What Lolas’ friends can do to help? provide free medical & counseling services to the Lolas).
Build networks (agencies or individuals) in support for the Lolas’
Organize forum/symposium/educational
campaign for redress.
discussions.
Launch income-generating projects such as running, biking or
Write letters to editor and articles about the issue.
Organize study tour on historical markers,
“comfort sites” and related areas.
painting and donate proceeds for Lolas’ programs and activities.
Support the Lolas’ income-generating projects (i.e. buy gifts made
Attend the integration programs with community
Conduct research on documents and related
by Lolas.)
materials on “comfort women” issue.
visits to the Lolas
Write letters to editor and articles about the
Organize art workshops such as quilt, card, bag making, etc. with
the Lolas.
issue.
Volunteer your time (translate documents, write
Write to head of local and national
government agencies to encourage actions
press releases, provide free medical & counseling
for the Lolas’ demands.
services to the Lolas).
Join in the legislative meetings and public
hearings on the issue.
Support the Lolas’ income-generating projects (i.e.
Gather signatures on the campaign to record
the truth of “comfort women”system in
buy gifts made by Lolas.)
Philippine history textbooks.
Join the Lolas at their regular rallies and
other protest actions in front of the Japanese
Embassy.
Attend the integration programs with
community visits to the Lolas.
ACTION PLAN
17. All the lolas are already over
80 years old and their no.
gradually gets smaller over
time.
The Philippine government
has made many promises to
them but until now, justice is
not yet served. No funding is
given to the organization as
the gov’t doesn’t recognize
their needs.
The Japanese government
continues to deny the crime
and says that these women
were prostitutes
PERSONAL REACTION
