One of the ringleaders of the anti-Israel protests that took place at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that she was left 'homeless' after being removed from campus for her role in the anarchy.
Eliana Atienza, 19, who calls herself a climate activist and community organizer, made the claims in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer.The sophom*ore made similar comments in an interview with NBC Philadelphia.
Protests engulfed college campuses across the United States amid Israel's response to Hamas' brutal assault on the Jewish state on October 7.
The Filipino native told the newspaper that she was stopped from going to her dorm as her student ID was turned off after being ordered on mandatory leave. 'I'm the only one made homeless by this,' she said while adding that friends offered to help.
Atienza added that her family is all in the Philippines. Since that interview, it has been revealed that Atienza is a member of a wealthy, prominent and highly politically connected family in her homeland.
Eliana Atienza, 19, said that she was stopped from going to her dorm as her student ID was turned off after being ordered on mandatory leave. 'I'm the only one made homeless by this'
Atienza added that her family is all in the Philippines. Since that interview, it has been revealed that Atienza is a member of a wealthy, prominent and highly politically connected family in her homeland
Her father, Kim is better known as Kuya Kim in the Philippines where he is a well-known television talk show host.
Kim shares his opulent lifestyle on social media, posting a video showing him in enjoying caviar in a first class during a flight, reportsthe Washington Free Beacon.Another video on his Instagram shows off his impressive collection of motorcycles.
Atienza's grandfather is Lito Atienza, a prominent politician who served as deputy speaker in the country's house of representatives and who ran as a vice presidential candidate alongside boxer Manny Pacquiao, arguably the most famous Filipino of all time and noted hom*ophobe.
The pair finished a distant third to Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.
Atienza social media pages are packed with images and videos celebrating her various adventures
Atienza's father Kim, isbetter known as Kuya Kim in the Philippines where he is a well-known television talk show host
Kim pictured with Atienza's mother,Felicia Hung Atienza, the couple are celebrities in their homeland with Felicia once adorning the cover of Tatler magazine
The Free Beacon reports that Atienza said on Instagram that she is a victim of 'administrative violence.'
'I am also an international student. The University knows this.This is their weapon. So disappointed to be attending an institution that resorts to administrative violence,' she wrote.
The same report notes that in January, Atienza took a vacation to Antarctica.
On her website, Atienza jokes that she: 'Enjoys drinking coffee and crying during protests (non-negotiable).'
In another section of the site, Atienza recounts how she was once doxxed online due to social justice activism.
Atienza's grandfather, Lito, pictured with his presidential running mate Manny Pacquaio, arguably the most famous person from the Philippines
Protests engulfed college campuses across the United States amid Israel's response to Hamas' brutal assault on the Jewish state on October 7
In July 2022, Kim welcomed television camerasinto his home for a tour in which he he showed off his collection of fossils, dinosaur eggs and his exotic pets.
Kim also said that he owned two BMWs that were used by the Nazis in World War II.
According to her mother, Felicia Hung Atienza's LinkedIn page, she is a graduate of Donald Trump's alma-mater, The Wharton School.
After graduation, Felicia held executive positions at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan before opening the Chinese International School in Manila, the Filipino capital, in 2007.
Earlier this week, Kim posted on Instagram pictures showing his family at his wife and son's graduations from Tufts University in Massachusetts, his wife was studying for a qualification in nutritional science.
On her website, Atienza jokes that she: 'Enjoys drinking coffee and crying during protests (non-negotiable)'
In January, Atienza took a vacation to Antarctica, shown here, just four months later she would be rendered homeless
Lito and Atienza file their certificate of candidacy as president and vice president in October 2021
Just this week, a half-dozen University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a school building, university police said Saturday.
Their arrests came a week after authorities broke up a protest encampment on campus and arrested nine students — and as other colleges across the country, anxious to prepare for commencement season, have either negotiated agreements with students or called in police to dismantle protest camps.
Members of Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine announced the action Friday at the school's Fisher-Bennett Hall, urging supporters to bring 'flags, pots, pans, noise-makers, megaphones' and other items, the University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety said in a news release.
Officers could be seen closing in 'within the hour,' The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. University police supported by city police then escorted the protesters out and secured the building, news outlets reported.
Police said after clearing the building that they recovered 'lock-picking tools and homemade metal shields fashioned from oil drums.'
Exit doors had been secured with zip ties and barbed wire and barricaded with metal chairs and desks, while windows were covered by newspaper and cardboard, and bike racks and metal chairs blocked entrances, police said.
Seven of the students arrested on Friday remained in custody Saturday awaiting felony charges, including one person who assaulted an officer, campus police said. A dozen were issued citations for failing to disperse and follow police commands. They have been released from custody.
The attempted occupation of Fisher-Bennett Hall came a week after city and campus police broke up a two-week encampment on the campus, arresting 33 people, nine of whom were students and two dozen of whom had 'no Penn affiliation,' according to university officials.
