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Then I will wear it no more. [She pulls the chain. It does not break.]

Performing this script today is an exercise in reclaiming history. It reminds audiences that Philippine independence was fought for not just with bolos and guns, but with pens and staged performances. The "Golden Chain" remains a relevant metaphor for modern forms of neo-colonialism and the ongoing struggle for true national sovereignty. tanikalang ginto script

Minda tears off the chain in a courtroom, denouncing American pseudo-benevolence. She is arrested. Crisanto leads a silent protest. The play ends with Tandang Mismong raising the chain like a rosary — a prayer for revolution. Then I will wear it no more