During the First Quarter Storm in 1970, which was characterized by anti-Marcos protests led by student demonstrations that were violently dispersed by the police,[REF] Lorena would be in the forefront of the struggle.
In April 1970, MAKIBAKA or the Malayang Samahan ng Bagong Kababaihan (Free Movement of New Women)[REF] was established, with Lorena as the founding chair [REF].