KAAKBAY was formed in
Manila in March 1983. The umbrella group or coalition focused on distributing pamphlets and information to disseminate the concept of pressure politics into the Philippine political arena. To that end, the group attracted many academics and young students who protested in the
freedom parks and
public spaces. One of the known publications include "Twenty-Four Questions about Filipino Nationalism" in 1984. Most of its publications were in its newspaper called "The Plaridel Papers," which was published since October 1983 and was named after the revolutionary
Pláridel. The coalition welcomed many women into its leadership as a sign of its progressive call to welcome different groups. The board composed of three women members,
University of the Philippines (UP) professor
Karina David, feminist Zenaida "Nini" Quezon-Avanceña, and future cabinet Secretary
Carmen "Mita" Pardo de Tavera. As the group grew nationwide, rallies were held in
Quezon City and
Davao City. A few months later, former Sen.
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. was assassinated. The group later called on other groups to create the much larger mass coalition to completely unite all forces against Marcos, which was called the
Justice for Aquino, Justice for All movement in August 1983. After the
People Power Revolution on February 25, 1987, Pres.
Corazon Aquino sought to appoint leaders who took part as street parliamentarians during the Marcos dictatorship. In 1987, Pres. Aquino appointed KAAKBAY members de Tavera and David. ==Notable members==