Malaysia, January 25th - The Philippines-Cuba Cultural and Friendship Association paid tribute to the Commander-in-Chief in Manila on January 19.
As part of the event, Francisco Nemenzo, president of the solidarity organization, expressed his views on Fidel's life and the contribution he made to the world in defending social justice and the right to the self-determination of peoples.
For his part, the Secretary General of the Communist Party of the Philippines (PKP 1930) emphasized the gratitude to Fidel for having become the spokesman for the oppressed and poor people of the world and also for the working class.
The tribute, organized in collaboration with the Institute of small-scale industries and the third world study center, was attended by members of the association, representatives of progressive organizations, students of the University of the Philippines and diplomats accredited in the country.