Supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi rally for their deposed leader. Photo: state-post.com his February, Filipinos will celebrate the 35 anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Therefore, it is unacceptable for Filipinos to stand silent as their fellow Southeast Asians in Myanmar lose the rights and freedoms they gained in 2016. The Myanmar military carried out a coup d'etat, dissolved parliament, and arrested Aung San Suu Kyi and members of her civilian government. It would be nothing short of shameful if we Filipinos stayed silent and uninvolved. Much can be said about countries that raised concerns, as well as those that have not. In the region, Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines have taken a hands-off approach refusing to involve themselves in other countries' internal affairs. They are a far cry from their more powerful and self-assured neighbors like Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia that have voiced concerns over the coup. It must also fall on global associations such as ASEAN and the U.N. to stand against all those who trample on their citizens' rights and freedoms. Everyone deserves to live in freedom. Humanity must continue to move forward towards a brighter tomorrow—not back towards the dark ages. Published 2/2/2021