Stage actress and activist Monique Wilson performs a dance protest along with members of Lola Pilipina in front of the Japanese embassy in Pasay City on Wednesday. Despite their advanced age, the Filipino women who served as comfort women for Japanese forces during World War II participated in the protest action as part of One Billion Rising for Justice Philippines, which seeks just compensation for the victims. PHOTO BY EDWIN MULI
Stage actress and activist Monique Wilson performs a dance protest along with members of Lola Pilipina in front of the Japanese embassy in Pasay City on Wednesday. Despite their advanced age, the Filipino women who served as comfort women for Japanese forces during World War II participated in the protest action as part of One Billion Rising for Justice Philippines, which seeks just compensation for the victims. PHOTO BY EDWIN MULI

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