IF there is anything that should awaken the Filipino to the need for a revolutionary government, the recent war in Marawi is the haunting call. In reality, this sad episode is still an unfinished battle. It is an epic battle for the Filipino. When we combine this narrative and the recent results of national elections, we see a common denominator: they are the result of long years of frustration, pent-up emotions, impatience borne out of perceived actual marginalization of (Muslims in Mindanao) and those in the fringes of Philippine society. This sense is bolstered by unaddressed historical injustices, experiences of human rights violations, and continuing exploitation by the ruling elite. This feeling is more intense from relatives of former fighters or activists and from communities who have personally experienced abuses and losses.