The late writer, journalist, union organizer and activist Antonio Ma. Nieva, who devoted his life to the defense of press freedom, the rights of workers and the defeat of Marcos dictatorship, was honored by the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation and included in its roll of martyrs and heroes together with 10 other honorees on November 30.
Former Sen. and now Bantayog Chairman Wigberto Tañada (center, right) handed the citation to Karl Nieva (center, left), son of Antonio Nieva.
The family and friends of Nieva witnessed the ceremony held at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani compound in Quezon City.
The other honorees are Tayab (Arthur) Aboli, Cesar T. Cayon, Coronacion Chiva, Dalama (Elma V. Tangente), Fr. Jose P. Dizon, Pablo G. Fernandez, Lumbaya Gayudan, Sabino G. Padilla Jr., Francis S. Sontillano and Amb. Alfonso T. Yuchengco.
Photo by Nonoy Lacza