We are gathered today on the 40^th day of his passing yet with strengthened spirits, honoring and remember our brother and comrade in the struggle—Ka Juanito Peneguito, whom many of us lovingly called JP.

Like many of us, we never imagined that it come so soon. Juanito was known for his energy, his cheerfulness, and his quiet strength. He seemed tireless—almost immune to illness—always present, always ready, always standing firm.

Juanito lived a life marked by joy and discipline. He was happy, agile, patient, and deeply diligent in his studies and research. He tirelessly examined the realities that affect our nation, especially the lives of young workers—their political, social, and economic conditions. Many of us remember how active he was on social media, consistently sharing analyses, events, and developments in our country and around the world. That was Juanito—always thinking, always engaging, always educating.

Until his last breath, he never complained. He never refused a task that served the cause. He carried his responsibilities with dignity—supporting his family while remaining steadfast in the struggle for workers’ rights. He gave his time to organizing, to learning from the grassroots, to walking alongside young workers, and to strengthening movements both on the ground and in digital spaces.

In his quiet but visionary way, Juanito created platforms that connected comrades across borders. The chat group he formed became a space of memory, solidarity, and shared struggle—linking brothers and sisters inside and outside the YCW Movement around the world. It now stands as a living testimony to his belief that connection, dialogue, and unity are essential to our collective liberation.

Juanito was a role model—unwavering in principle, humble in leadership, and unmatched in commitment to the working class. His influence reached far beyond the YCW, touching young people in urban poor communities and inspiring comrades locally, nationally, across Asia-Pacific, and internationally.

 Today, we revive the memories he left us:

his lessons,

his experiences,
his laughter,
and his dreams.

From his family and friends to his comrades, to those who walked with him in the movement—we honor Juanito as one of the pillars of our shared struggle. As we listen to the speakers who knew him in these different chapters of life, may we recognize that his story continues through us.

To our comrades from different parts of the world who shared messages of solidarity—your words remind us that Juanito’s life crossed borders and built bonds that death cannot break.

As one of our people’s singers, Ali Primera, once said: “Those who die for life cannot be called dead.”

Juanito lives on—in our commitment, in our organizing, in our continued fight for justice and dignity. What he stood for will remain what we stand for.

To the family, relatives, and closest friends of Juanito: we offer our deepest condolences and our unwavering solidarity.

Rest in power, Ka Juanito.

Your struggle is now our responsibility.

Your dream is now our mission.

Long live your memory.

Long live the struggle of young workers.