A LETTER FROM A ROCK STAR TO THE PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT

Morrissey, known for being the frontman of the band The Smiths and for having a successful solo music career, reached out to the Philippine president on the case of Mali. He gave momentum to the campaign Free Mali.

Ashley talked to us about him: “In May 2012, musician Morrissey fired off a letter to then President Benigno Aquino III asking him to transfer Mali to a sanctuary. Shortly after, the Office of the President issued a directive stating that Mali should be considered for transfer.”

Mali’s home is cement: from the walls, to the floor, to the trees. Despite the tree paintings on cement walls, Mali’s cage is far from the environment she was robbed from.