Lumád protesters ‘shut down’ NCIP
“Far from protecting the Lumad, the NCIP is the primary arm of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in depriving indigenous peoples of their rights.”
Lumád protesters ‘shut down’ NCIP
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‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
“These beacons of hope for the indigenous communities are now being shadowed over by the continuing threat of militarization and development aggression.”
The not-so-invisible hand of the US
The not-so-invisible hand of the US
Paramilitary cult groups were known for their brutality, brazenness and impunity. The purpose, as US counter-insurgency, counter-terror manuals revealed, was to generate enough terror and fear.
Manila stands with the Lumad
Manila stands with the Lumad
Some 700 Lumad from different parts of Mindanao arrive in the nation's capital, Oct. 26. They are greeted by students, religious groups, workers, urban poor, women and other sectors. The indigenous people of Mindanao stage #Manilakbayan2015 to call for a stop to...
Women protest plunder and militarization
Women protest plunder and militarization
“We hold President Aquino responsible for this policy of ethnocide and persecution that targets Lumad communities. We hold him accountable for the abuses committed against Lumad women and children.”
Expansion of agricultural plantations threatens Mindanao people’s survival
Expansion of agricultural plantations threatens Mindanao people’s survival
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In the mountains, there are mining companies. In the plains, the plantations occupy the land.”
Plantation workers in Mindanao poisoned, impoverished
Plantation workers in Mindanao poisoned, impoverished
An estimated 25 million agricultural workers suffer one incident of pesticide poisoning every year.
Youth solon hails restoration of slashed budget of SUCs in 2016
Youth solon hails restoration of slashed budget of SUCs in 2016
“Our fight for greater state subsidy for education continues.”
UP supports Lumad’s fight for survival
UP supports Lumad’s fight for survival
“What’s at stake here is the Lumad schools, the heritage, the yutang kabilin (ancestral land). The Lumad must survive.” -- UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan
Lumad perform sacred ritual at UP Diliman
Lumad perform sacred ritual at UP Diliman
“Even in the middle of this very urbanized city, the Talabugta is there.”
Son of felled Lumad leader continues his father’s duties
Son of felled Lumad leader continues his father’s duties
The second in five children, he had to discontinue college at the University of Mindanao in 2009, after his father, Ludiño Monzon, was gunned down allegedly by soldiers from 67th Infantry Battalion in Boston, Davao Oriental, near a police station.
#Manilakbayan2015 | They come from different tribes, places but unite in one struggle
#Manilakbayan2015 | They come from different tribes, places but unite in one struggle
Indigenous peoples such as Manobo, Matigsalug and Mandaya, in their traditional attire, march playing the buntong and kudlong.
Asian indigenous groups urge Aquino to end Lumad killings
Asian indigenous groups urge Aquino to end Lumad killings
More than 70 indigenous organizations from across Asia urged President Benigno Aquino III to put an end to the killings and attacks against the Lumad of Mindanao.
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘Aquino accountable for Lumád killings’
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘Aquino accountable for Lumád killings’
“We are here to bring the bad news of the attacks on the people of Mindanao. But we also bring the good news, that we are not afraid, that we know why this is happening, and that our actions are just.”
Metro Manilans support #Manilakbayan2015
Metro Manilans support #Manilakbayan2015
“We are Filipinos, too. We should fight for each other’s rights.”
Manilakbayan reaches NCR
Manilakbayan reaches NCR
Their only dream is to uplift their lives, have education that their ancestors have been deprived of, live peacefully in their ancestral land and develop it for their families and the next generation.
‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
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“This is not just seeking sanctuary, but also our protest, to demand respect for us indigenous people, not just in Mindanao, but the whole country.”
Peasant groups dare presidentiables to address land problem
Peasant groups dare presidentiables to address land problem
“We hope that candidates who promise reforms in the country would hear and realize the aspiration of Filipino farmers, which should have been realized long ago.”
Caloocan and Marikina city councils echo calls to #StopLumadKillings
Caloocan and Marikina city councils echo calls to #StopLumadKillings
“A resolute action is needed now to protect the Lumád way of life and to give the future generation the opportunity to interact with and learn from our indigenous tribes.”
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